Peace has eluded beautiful Swat valley for past two years. The once buzzing tourist spot became bloodied after two years of constant fighting between Taliban militants and Pakistani troops. Taliban even bombed the famous mountainous international resort at the valley to stamp out all “un-Islamic activities”. Finally rebels have agreed to ceasefire. But under hardliner [...]

Obama is coming into the highest office with an extremely tough challenge. His predecessor concentrated on Iraq and so he is left with dealing with that other hotbed of terrorism: Afghanistan. Here’s what Obama is up against with the failing, if not failed, state: violence has invaded the streets making security and public safety close [...]