1. How does the alliance of Muslim religious leaders, formed to oppose the Taliban, contrast with past public opinion?

2. What is the goal of the SIC's "Save Pakistan Movement"?

3. What sect of Muslims make up the SIC (the anti-Taliban alliance)? Be specific.

4. How does SIC plan to unveil the real face of the Taliban before the public?

5. Name the five leaders of SIC who are quoted in the article. What has each man said about the Taliban and its attempts to conquer Pakistan?

6. What declaration did the Barelvi clerics (who are also the SIC leaders) make at their conference in the Pakistani capital of Lahore this week? - What demand did they make of the government?

7. a) The Barelvi coalition opposes the Taliban. How do they regard the U.S.?
b) What would you say to them in defense of the U.S.?