Millions of dollars needed to help 300,000 Bajauris
                   
thenews.com.pk
26-Aug-2008
        

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 PESHAWAR: Authorities in northwest Pakistan are urgently seeking millions of dollars to help up to 300,000 people who have fled from fighting between government forces and militants. The displaced people are one more problem for a coalition government riven by disputes and grappling with mounting militant attacks and a sagging economy. Pakistani troops launched an offensive against... [read full story]                    

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