Pakistan’s The Nation News reports “Now Orakzai Taliban enforce ‘Shariah'”:
— “After Swat now Tehrik Taliban Orakzai Agency chapter has enforced their self-made Islamic Shariah and ordered strict punishment for those who would violate Islamic injunctions.”
— “The announcement was made by Aslam Farooqi, Amir Tehrik Taliban Orakzai Agency chapter. According to the announcement, no one would be allowed to shave beard while women would not be permitted to leave houses without Hijab. The announcement further says that colour cloths would also be banned in Taliban-controlled areas including Utmankhail, Satori Khail, Mahmoodabad, Bezot Khail, Mashti Maila, Syed Khalil Baba and Sangra. According to the declaration, the persons not following the instructions would be strictly punished. Taliban have also established check posts in the area.”