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# "Fazlullah’s militants take Kalam - Militants
now in control of six of Swat district’s eight tehsils."

# "The historic statue of Buddha in the Jihan Abad area of Swat district in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP) has been blown up by unidentified militants."

# "NEW DELHI (Agencies): Pakistan has pulled tens of thousands of troops from its border with India in a bid to quell rising violence by pro-Taliban militants in the northwest, officials said here Wednesday."

# "MINGORA: Govt poised to start operation - Security forces are reinforcing positions at the Fizaghat and Ghalkedro hilltops in preparation for a major push against the forces of Maulana Fazlullah, witnesses and officials said. "Heavy weapons are being taken to the hilltops."

# Swat from Wikipedia.

# Official NWFP gov't ::portal::

# No Cable TV News: Sat Dishes in much demand.
..... A charming dispatch from Gulzar Ahmed.

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