Pakistani Government Gambles on Peace Talks With Militants

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STEPHEN GRAHAM

Published: Apr 30, 2008, 01:46 AM ET
Updated:Feb 10, 2022, 01:35 PM ET

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — As power shifts in Pakistan from American anti-terrorism ally President Musharraf, the new government is gambling on peace talks with Islamic militants to push back the tide of violent extremism.

Pakistani Government Gambles on Peace Talks With Militants

Pakistani Government Gambles on Peace Talks With Militants

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