http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/01/22/news/pakistan.phpCarlotta Gall and Mohammad Khan - The New York Times
"The Pakistani officials said that bin Laden and Zawahiri had been joined by foreign militants from Arab countries, Central Asia and the Caucasus, possibly in the hundreds, who present a continuing threat to the authorities within the region. The Pakistani officials, and former residents said the militants now dispense their own justice, run their own private jails, rob banks, shell military and civilian government compounds and attack convoys at will. They are recruiting men from the local tribes and have gained a hold over the population through a mix of fear and religion, the officials and former residents said. "
