Pakistani troops take town out of Taliban control

Violence continues to grip parts of Pakistan, where government troops took control of the town of Dagger, in the Buner district, after Taliban militants took the town hostage. The militants have gained control of a police station, and are holding several officers hostage in the town, some 80 miles away from the capital of Islamabad.
Meanwhile, in Pakistan’s tribal areas, Taliban militants are conducting door-to-door campaigns to garner public support. They’re also offering young people key positions and money – lucrative propositions for the region’s jobless youth. Among the chaos, some groups are developing options for young people. One of those options is organized sports – and the matches in Pakistan are providing an alternative to athletes, fans and musicians. FSRN’s Catherine Komp reads for out reporter in Peshawar, Gabe Matthews.