"The militants do not fight conventional battles." He says he expects the military will face an enemy deeply entrenched in the mountainous and remote region.

VOA: standard.2009.10.17

Nearly two weeks after Pakistani security forces began attacking Taliban positions in the northwest Malakand region, the army says troops are now focusing on the estimated 4,000 core fighters entrenched in the militant stronghold Swat valley.

VOA: standard.2009.05.07