The Pakistani authorities have agreed with the Taliban for a ceasefire in the Swat valley.

   The Pakistani authorities have agreed with the Taliban militants for a ceasefire in the Swat valley, said February 21, agency Reuters.
Earlier, Western governments have expressed concern that the Pakistani authorities have promised to Taliban if they agree to a ceasefire in the valley of Swat to introduce Sharia law. U.S. authorities urged Pakistan to pay less attention to talks, and more - the fighting in the valley.
Meanwhile, Pakistani authorities announced that they are negotiating with the Taliban for the reopening of schools for girls, located on the territory of Swat. The campaign against female education militants burned down in the valley about 200 schools.
Currently, in the valley of Swat is about 2 thousands of troops of Pakistan Army, and about 3 thousand Taliban. The rebels themselves punish local residents for violation of the rules of Shariah. February 15, operating in Swat Taliban signed a ten-truce with the authorities of Pakistan.