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Diary from Pakistan

By Edward Stourton
Since September 11 we've had correspondents and presenters all over the world, sending back reports about how the political landscape has changed.

Edward Stourton sent this diary from Pakistan.

10th October
Arrival in Pakistan

"He told me about a fatwa that would make people like me - by virtue of being British - a legitimate target for all Muslims here".

11th October
Co-presenting from Pakistan

"Her comments about climbing over cables and round air conditioning units are every bit as forthright as what she has to say about the American bombing".

12th October
Another day, another rooftop

"The frontier constabulary are on hand to help the police should things turn ugly. They've brought machine guns with them".

13th October
Everyone profiteers from war

"Eager young men extract wads of dollars with dubious promises of interviews with Osama bin Laden's third cousin twice removed".

14th October
A well-deserved rest

"Journalists can’t relax – especially not in a country where the option of drinking yourself into oblivion isn’t open – they operate on the shark-like principle that if you’re not moving you die".

15th October
Time to head home

"The moment you leave a story it's bound to turn epoch-making. I'm sure we'll be back soon".

Listen - The latest from Islamabad Pakistani Foreign Ministry Spokesman Riaz Mohammed Khan and Northern Alliance's Abdullah Abdullah. October 15
Listen - Reports from casualties of the bombing campaign Lib Dem Leader Charles Kennedy and International Development Secretary Clare Short October 13
On the roof - Edward Stourton and his producer Matthew Grant broadcast from the top of their hotel in Pakistan
Listen - How long can the Taliban regime survive bombing Edward Stourton reports from Afghanistan. October 13
Listen - Edward Stourton reports from Peshawar mosque - Andrew Gilligan on progress of the war in Afghanistan. October 12
Reporter Zubeida Malik with Matthew Grant outside the Afghanistan Embassy in Islamabad
Listen - Violent demonstrations at the Mosque in Peshawar October 12
Listen - Pakistan fears civil unrest and a wider war October 11
Listen - Why a short war is essential for Pakistan October 11
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