Taliban's Growing Beachhead In Pakistan

More proof that appeasement works---for the terrorists. One of the first things the new Pakistani government did when it took over this year, was make a deal with the Taliban. The deal basically carved out a tiny bit of territory in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) where they could establish Sariah rule, and in exchange the Taliban would leave Pakistan alone. That isn't how it is working. Little by little, the Taliban is working on expanding its beachhead and soon they may control the entire NWFP Provence. A Pakistani newspaper reported:"It is as a result of [this deal] that peace in Peshawar is now in danger. Every other day there are indications that suicide bombers and vehicles loaded with explosives have infiltrated the city. Interior Security Advisor [Rahman Malik] has told the National Assembly that the situation... [read full story]