North Western Pakistan BBC Urdu-Service Map of Conflict Area

Published May 2009 BBC/NYTimes

Research by the BBC Urdu's service into the growing strength of Taleban militants in north western Pakistan shows that only 38% of the area remains under full government control.This map of the area is a snapshot of the current situation. However, with ongoing fighting between the Pakistan armed forces and the Taleban the situation on the ground could change in the future.

For Follow-Up Short Description of each area in relationship to the current fighting, see the following URL - here