Fighting between the Pakistani military and the Taliban in the mountainous northwest region of the country continues, the AFP reports.
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Taliban holding police station hostage in northern Pakistan
The LA Times reports that Pakistan’s military has re-taken the main town in the district of Buner.
But Taliban fighters took control of a police station before the military swooped in. While about 18 officers were released, 50 are still being held hostage. The state is facing drawn out hostage negotiations with the Taliban.
Pakistan’s [...]