I can't find the original thread, but seem to remember someone asking about President Musharaff's efforts to fight terrorism.
It appears they've had enough of subduing the tribes and a peace deal has been reached.
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Under the accord, the Pakistani military promises to end major operations in the area.
It will pull most of its soldiers back to military camps, but will still operate border check-points.
Tribal elders held weeks of consultations
Over the summer the military met other conditions, releasing a number of tribesmen in an apparent goodwill gesture to the militants and withdrawing soldiers from new check-posts.
Local Taleban supporters, in turn, have pledged not to harbour foreign militants, launch cross-border raids or attack Pakistani government troops or facilities.
Observers say meeting these conditions could be difficult, as the Taleban has support on both sides of the Pakistan-Afghan border.
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[ 09-06-2006, 12:57 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]