Presidential spokesman says deal gives sharia law a role in Swat Valley . Swat Valley is wracked by violence ; central government has little influence in the region . The militants are blamed for launching attacks in neighboring Afghanistan , where U.S. and NATO forces are fighting militants . February , the North West Frontier Province cleric said government not serious about allowing sharia law . Swat Valley is 300 kilometers from Islamabad and near the Pakistani border .
Presidential spokesman says deal gives sharia law a role in Swat Valley . Swat Valley is wracked by violence ; central government has little influence in the region . February , the North West Frontier Province cleric said government not serious about allowing sharia law . Swat Valley is 300 kilometers from Islamabad and near the Pakistani border .