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Pakistan shuts down illegal pro-militant radio stations

Pakistan's military issued a statement on Friday saying it shut down three illegal FM radio stations and also seized seven suspects in the Swat valley where troops have been struggling pro-Taliban militants.

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  • Published: 13:36 March 21, 2008
  • Gulf News

Islamabad: Pakistan's military issued a statement on Friday saying it shut down three illegal FM radio stations and also seized seven suspects in the Swat valley where troops have been struggling pro-Taliban militants.

The statement said that the the stations were shut down for broadcasting militant messages.

Weapons, ammunition, audio cassettes and "provocative literature" were also confiscated.

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