News brief: Pakistan
Published Date:
31 August 2008
PAKISTAN has announced a suspension of military operations against Islamist militants for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, but said security forces would respond if attacked.
Violence has intensified in recent weeks with the military battling militants in three parts of the northwest. Militants have responded with bomb attacks.
The full article contains 52 words and appears in Scotland On Sunday newspaper.
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Last Updated:
30 August 2008 9:01 PM
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Source:
Scotland On Sunday
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Location:
Scotland