Pakistani soldiers stand guard in Swat valley in February 2008. From Times Online:
Pakistan’s battle against the Taleban threatened to spiral out of control yesterday after Islamic militants extended their grip in the lawless North West Frontier region.
Emboldened by an increasingly weakened and demoralised security force, Taleban fighters moved in to the outskirts of the provincial capital. Peshawar, surrounding the city and placing it virtually under siege.
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More News On Pakistan From Other Sources:
Pakistan losing fight against the Taliban -- Independent
US plans to triple non-security aid to Pakistan in new strategy -- Yahoo News
Official: Pakistan Ordered Assassination of Afghan Leader -- New York Sun
Pakistan denies intelligence services backed Karzai attack -- Khaleej Times
Pak fleecing US in war on terror -- Times Of India
Final talks with govt today: Swat Taliban -- Daily Times
Taliban seize Bajaur girls’ school, name it Jamia Hafsa -- Daily Times
Fear of Peshawar falling to Taliban: Report -- Express India
Rebels 'burn Pakistan ski hotel' -- BBC News
My Comment: It is interesting that the Taliban tried to take Kandahar in Afghanistan .... and were completely routed. They try to take over a Pakistani Provincial capital .... and are now in complete control. The contrast is striking.