A lull in violence brought a big turnout of tourists;

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

The army estimates more than 100,000 civilians are still trapped in the conflict zone, but each time the curfew is lifted the Taliban take advantage of the lull in fighting.

VOA: standard.2009.05.12

And tourism is booming thanks to a lull in violence.

VOA: standard.2010.04.04