MicroPakistan

Here is a PBS documentary from October 2006. It is called the Return of the Taliban. It is extremely insightful and shows some unseen footage that many of you would not familiar with. Also, it gives a very good idea of what the situation is in the Northern Areas of Pakistan where the tribal leaders are openly supporting the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. The Pakistani Government doesn’t seem to have much control over there and the religious elements seem to be gaining a lot of momentum.

The Army’s strategy seems to be very confused and it seems like they are unsure whether to take charge and do things their way or do things in order to appease the American government. Either way, so far their policy in those areas has failed and it has earned them nothing but disdain from the locals.

This is a slightly longish documentary, but I can assure you once you start you won’t feel like pausing it for even a second.

The Return of the Taliban

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7