Pakistani Taliban Expand Influence Beyond Swat -- Christian Science MonitorThey swarmed the neighboring district of Buner and secured the right to preach in mosques there.
Karachi, Pakistan - In the same week that the Pakistani Taliban secured their demand for Islamic law in the Swat Valley, they moved into a neighboring district and won the right to preach in mosques there. This success in Buner came with little fighting – unlike in Swat, where they'd battled government forces on and off since 2007.
The move suggests that the Taliban, having gained a foothold in Swat, intend to spread their influence more broadly in Pakistan – and may face little resistance in some areas.
Read more ....
More News On Pakistan
16 dead in Pakistan suicide bombing -- CNN
Suicide car bomber kills 16 in NW Pakistan: police -- AFP
Pak-US intelligence ties at ‘lowest level’ -- Daily Times
Pakistani Taliban in Swat say won't give up guns -- Reuters
Taliban Declares Judicial Independence In Swat -- CBS News
Pakistani cleric: Swat deal gives Taliban immunity -- AP
US critical of Pakistan Islamic law deal in Swat -- AP
Pakistan grants bail to detained hard-line cleric -- AP
Pakistan grants bail to radical Red Mosque cleric -- Yahoo News/AP
Islamic Law Now Official for a Valley in Pakistan -- New York Times
Pakistan set to enforce Islamic law in NW areas-- China View
Important Pakistani General Doesn’t Seem So Hot on COIN -- Washington Independent
Pakistan eyes $4 bln in aid as allies seek assurances -- Reuters