The army's assault against militant targets in Lower Dir District has left the peace agreement in doubt.

VOA: standard.2009.04.27

Pakistani media broadcast footage of thousands of people walking out of the Lower Dir region, fleeing helicopter gunship attacks and artillery strikes against Taliban militants accused of attacking security forces.

VOA: standard.2009.04.27

The suspected militant hideouts targeted by the military are in Islampura and Lal Qila in Lower Dir.

CNN: Pakistan launches offensive against Taliban

Lower Dir is one of the districts included in the recent peace deal between the government and the Taliban.

CNN: Pakistan launches offensive against Taliban

Lower Dir is one of the districts included in a recent peace deal between the government and the Taliban.

CNN: Taliban suspends regional peace talks