Pakistan turns to strict Islamic law to thwart Taliban

Monday, February 16, 2009

Pakistani government officials announced Monday that they have reached an agreement with the Taliban to allow strict Islamic law to be implemented in parts of North West Frontier Province. This move marks a major concession by the Pakistani government in its attempt to hold off Taliban militants who have made significant advances inside the country. For more on this development we turn to Haroon Rashid, correspondent for the BBC's World News Service.

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