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Pakistan tribal chief stands firm Hundreds of tribesmen have gathered at Dera Bugti A leading tribal chief in Pakistan's Balochistan Province says it is up to the government to resolve a tense standoff between troops and tribesmen.More than 300 paramilitary troops are encircled by hundreds of armed tribal fighters in the remote town of Dera Bugti, following clashes last Thursday. More than 23 people were killed in the day-long violence between troops and tribesmen demanding autonomy. Tribal chief Akbar Bugti told visiting legislators he had no compromise offer. 'It's my land' Mr Bugti is at the forefront of a...