Pakistan lifts Swat Valley curfew

Pakistan\'s army has temporarily lifted the curfew in large parts of the Swat Valley, to allow civilians to flee the intense fighting against the Taleban.



Officials say the curfew is being suspended for eight hours during the day.



Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the army would be successful in clearing the area of the militants, who have largely been controlling it.



The UN says more than 800,000 people are living in harsh conditions in camps for those displaced by the fighting.



At least 150,000 civilians are said to be trapped in the main city, Mingora, with gas, electricity and food becoming increasingly scarce.