Roberto Abraham Scaruffi: Worries In Pakistan Of 'Parallel' Government

Wednesday, 7 January 2009

Worries In Pakistan Of 'Parallel' Government

Residents of Pakistan's western Pashtun border regions are suddenly facing the threat of severe punishment, including the death penalty, for acts ranging from drinking alcohol to sending their daughters to school. The new restrictions are the work of the Taliban, which has established Shari'a law in territory under its control. Local political leaders say the Taliban's moves are an attempt to establish a parallel government in the region. More