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Pakistan's startling accord with Taliban fighters looms as a setback for the Obama administration. President Barack Obama responded by announcing plans to boost the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan by 50 percent, which would send an additional 17,000 troops to a 30,000 force contingent already there. The progress will depend on the Pakistani government's line against the insurgents. We are all working together to fight terrorism and particularly to fight the cross-border activities that some Taliban engage in. The truce between Pakistan and Taliban in Swat "is certainly reason for concern. Everyone should be concerned by a situation in which extremists would have a safe haven. The impact on civilians could be harsh under strict interpretation of Shariah law.