Radical Islamism may be rising in Pakistan's cities

A Pakistani paramilitary soldier stands guard as radical Muslim students sit after their surrender near the Red Mosque in Islamabad July 4, 2007. About 700 radical Muslim students surrendered on Wednesday but many militants defied government ultimatums to surrender.

By Paul Wiseman and Zafar M. Sheikh, USA TODAY
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Clashes between militants and security forces at a radical mosque Wednesday offer the latest sign that Islamist extremism may be spreading into Pakistan's cities from remote Taliban strongholds.

Militants from the influential Red Mosque, which loudly backs al-Qaeda, have been openly challenging the U.S.-backed government for months, seeking to impose strict Islamic law in one of Pakistan's most Westernized and tranquil cities. READ MORE

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