Pakistan has held a key place in the headlines since the decade's war on terrorism began, and now the world anxiously watches to see what the post-Musharraf era holds in this critical juncture of the West and the Muslim world.
Sharia in exchange for peace?
The Taliban have been a thorn in the side of Pakistani authorities, particularly in the lovely Swat Valley that once drew tourists and their revenue. And with the Taliban's proposed peace deal, you can count out those tourists ever coming back: They want Islamic law enforced in the region, which would keep women out of schools and behind closed doors.Boys’ school blown up in Swat
It seems the Taliban have a problem with boys going to school, too.Zardari: Pakistan fighting for 'survival'
President Asif Ali Zardari says that the Taliban have overrun the country and threaten the survival of the nation, but claims that the military and intelligence services are still firmly in his corner.
