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| Fri, 05/16/2008 - 14:27 |
Flour shortages are still a serious problem in Pakistan. As in other parts of the country, the governments in tribal areas have had little success in controlling prices. But the Taliban has been stepping up – arranging lower prices for the local community. Consequently, security analysts fear the Taliban's humanitarian assistance may make them heroes in eyes of the people, and increase their influence in Pakistan's tribal regions. Correspondent Rahmanullah has more from Peshawar.
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