Pakistan presses on with offensive against militants near border

Monday, June 30, 2008

PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- Pakistani paramilitary forces destroyed a handful of militant centers and uncovered alleged torture cells as they pressed ahead Sunday with an offensive against extremists near the Afghan border, officials said.

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