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India-Pakistan
Taliban to be flushed out of Swat applying full force: Rehman
2009-01-30
Advisor to Prime Minister for Interior Affairs Rehman Malik schemes will soon be started for rehabilitation of the people affected by the wave of terrorism following 9/11. Wrapping up the discussion on Swat law and order situation in Senate, Rehman Malik said militants continued to disturb the peace in a number of agencies in tribal areas. The government fought with them and succeeded in restoring peace in these areas. Â"Had the action not taken in time, the Taliban could have spilled over to Islamabad,Â" he asserted. He pointed out that a total of 451 schools were destroyed in Swat, of which 123 were of girls. The Interior Advisor said he could give an in camera briefing to the House on who supports the militants in Swat and what their links are. He advised the extremists to lay down their weapons. Â"Soon there will be peace in Swat,Â" he hoped. Rehman Malik said lawyers long march is not an issue and it will be dealt with when that time comes. Later, talking to media he said report of investigation into Mumbai attacks will soon be received.
Posted by:Fred

#1  good luck, but i will believe it when I see it
Posted by: liberalhawk   2009-01-30 15:30  

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