Taliban is no threat, says Army vice chief

While Lt Gen N Thamburaj, vice-chief of the army says that Taliban poses no threat to India, foreign affairs minister, Pranab Mukherjee and defence minister, AK Antony maintain that the developments in Pak may eventually, threaten India’s security.

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Peace deal or Talibanisation of Pakistan?

Pakistan’s decision to enforce ‘Shariya’ in the Swat valley and the neighbouring areas of the north-west in a bid to secure peace and take the steam out of a Taliban uprising raging since late 2007, has led to undesirable consequences, as feared.

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Taliban declares ceasefire, Islamabad loses control

Pakistani Taliban declared a 10-day ceasefire with the Pakistani government in response to the Pakistani government agreeing to impose Shariah Law in the Swat district. Islamabad has steadily lost control of a growing portion of the country..

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Blast in Pakistan, sectarian strife intensifies

The bomb exploded at the procession of a Shia Muslim, who was gunned down by some unidentified militants on February 19. After the bomb blast, the Shia followers retaliated with heavy gun-fire. The injured have been rushed to the local hospital..

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