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We will do whatever we can to get Sharia implemented in Pak: Taliban leader

Afghanistan-based Taliban leader Maulvi Fazlullah has vowed to return to Pakistan to wage war in his former stronghold Swat Valley.

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FP Archives|Oct 21, 2011, 11:20:34 IST

Peshawar: Afghanistan-based Taliban leader Maulvi Fazlullah has vowed to return to Pakistan to wage war in his former stronghold Swat Valley, and doubts the government is sincere about peace talks with militants.[caption id="attachment_113369" align="alignleft" width="380" caption="Clinton delivered a tough warning to Pakistan to crack down on militant groups. Reuters"][/caption]"We sacrificed our lives, left our homes and villages for the sake of Sharia (Islamic Law) and will do whatever we can to get Sharia implemented in the Malakand region and rest of Pakistan," spokesman Sirajuddin Ahmad told Reuters, describing Fazlullah's position.The Taliban threat was issued as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and top US military and intelligence leaders delivered a tough warning to Pakistan to crack down hard on militant groups, an issue heavily straining ties between the uneasy allies.Reuters

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First Published:Oct 21, 2011, 11:20:34 IST
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