Intellectuals, lawmakers and clan leaders from northwestern Pakistan's tribal areas have complained that they are left out of Islamabad's talks with the Taliban.
In a rare move, a provincial government in a restive Pakistani province is protesting to pressure the federal government to end kidnappings.
Former Pakistani generals and soldiers are nearly unanimous in calling for a treason trial for former military dictator Pervez Musharraf, who is fighting hard to avoid appearing before a special court.
Seven months after being voted into power for promising reforms, a provincial government in a restive northwestern Pakistani province is falling apart as it fails to improve security and services.
