Taliban inmates assert control over country’s jails, shut down music classes.
As security forces focus on relief efforts, militants move to regroup.
In humanitarian role, US military tries to win over hearts and minds in Pakistan.
Military and religious groups fill void left by a floundering civilian government.
In retaliation for NATO drone attacks inside Pakistan, major supply route to Afghanistan is cut.
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