Pakistan taking international heat for deal with Taliban

United States
February 17, 2009 11:45am CST
Pakistan made a cease fire deal with the Taliban. They are allowing Islamic Law and stop offensive military actions in Swat. NATO and foreign countries are now worried this will provide a safe heaven for muslim extremist in the country.A senior U.S. Defense Department official, said "it is hard to view this as anything other than a negative development." Extremists in Swat have beheaded opponents and torched scores of girls schools in recent months. What do you make of this development?
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user_786
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17 Feb 09
Not very sure what would be the consequences of that but it looks like a positive sign becasue the deal has been made in interest of both them and the government.