The Pakistani government has declared a ceasefire with Taliban militants in the tribal regions of Pakistan during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins there on Wednesday. The deal was reached after legislators from the tribal areas agreed to support Benazir Bhutto’s husband Asif Ali Zardari for president. In exchange for their support, Zardari has agreed to end air strikes in the region. Critics of the ceasefire said it would give the Taliban an opportunity to regroup.