O fracasso da guerra

Waziristan clashes leave 58 dead

At least 58 people, including 16 soldiers, have been killed in clashes between Pakistani troops and militants in the North Waziristan region.

Security forces struck militant bases after a checkpoint was attacked in the Mir Ali area, the army said.

President Pervez Musharraf is under continuing US pressure to tackle al-Qaeda and Taleban militants in the region bordering Afghanistan.

Gen Musharraf has pledged to continue the fight "100% against terrorism".