Raids in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Leave 3 Soldiers, 2 Militants Dead

A soldier stands guard at a checkpoint within the city of Khwazakhela, within the northwestern Swat valley February 4, 2014. The military pushed Pakistani Taliban militants out of the scenic northwestern valley with a giant offensive in 2009 and it’s decided to maintain them at bay. But in securing Swat with new checkpoints and bases, the military has needed to take over some land, fuelling resentment amongst individuals who have been comfortable to see troopers chase the Taliban away however now surprise about the price. Picture taken on February 4, 2014. (Image for illustration. (Reuters)