Pakistani President insists his state 's nuclear arsenal is safe , despite Taliban gains . Army generals claim to have killed scores of militants . Recent gains by the Taliban along Pakistan 's Afghan border have raised concerns . For 2 weeks , Pakistani troops have fought Taliban in districts bordering Swat Valley . The militants are believed to be using civilians as human shields and launching suicide attacks on security forces.
Pakistani President insists his state 's nuclear arsenal is safe , despite Taliban gains . Recent gains by the Taliban along Pakistan 's Afghan border have raised concerns . For 2 weeks , Pakistani troops have fought Taliban in districts bordering Swat Valley . The militants are believed to be using civilians as human shields and launching suicide attacks on security forces.