MARDAN, Pakistan - The imposing, black-bearded politician in a striking white turban takes the stage at a campaign rally in northwest Pakistan as a song about Islamic holy war blares over loudspeakers. Before a chanting crowd, he praises the Afghan Taliban and blasts Pakistan's government for not protecting Osama bin Laden from U.S. commandos.]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 02:23:34 -0400http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ff6289c21a8f4a78a201e571e4da134a/AS--Pakistan-Taliban-Election-Threathttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ff6289c21a8f4a78a201e571e4da134a/AS--Pakistan-Taliban-Election-Threat

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Moderate politicians from some of Pakistan's most violent areas are risking the threat of Taliban attack to run in upcoming nationwide elections, but they are increasingly being forced to rely on social media, phone calls and even short documentaries that allow them to campaign at a distance.]]>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:43:47 -0400