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From: Kenneth E. Phillipps9/5/2006 9:54:52 PM
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PAKISTAN: GOVERNMENT SIGNS PEACE DEAL WITH 'TALIBAN' MILITANTS

Miran Shah, 5 Sept. (AKI) - The Pakistani government on Tuesday signed a peace deal with pro-Taliban militants in the tribal belt of North Waziristan which lies on the border with Afghanistan. The deal calls on the tribesmen to expel foreign militants and end cross-border attacks in return for a reduction of Pakistani troops in the tribal belt. The agreement was signed to bring about a permanent peace to the restive region.

Reports say that senior army officers and militants hugged after the deal was signed at a school in Miran Shah, the regional capital of North Waziristan.

Tens of thousands of Pakistani troops are fighting foreign Islamic militants and local supporters in the restive tribal belt.

Hundreds of people have been killed in clashes this year between the Pakistan military and the pro-Taliban militants, also known as the Pakistan Taliban.

Under Tuesday's agreement, which was reached through a grand council or jirga of tribal elders, Pakistan has agreed to end all ground and air operations in the area. The local militants pledged not to attack Pakistan troops and facilities and not to harbour foreign militants or launch cross-border raids.

Some 50 tribesmen were released from prison in June as a goodwill gesture towards the pro-Taliban militants.
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