The Battle For Pakistan's South Waziristan Is Starting

The government says most attacks in the country
are plotted in South Waziristan. — File photo

Jets Pound Militant Hideouts In South Waziristan -- Dawn

PESHAWAR: Aircraft bombed militants in the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border on Tuesday as government forces prepare for a ground offensive against the militant hub, security officials said.

The military says it is awating government orders to give the final push to the militants in the Waziritsan agencies.

In an exclusive interview with DawnNews, the chief military spokesman Athar Abbas said that the military has blocked all entry and exit points to Waziristan agencies as a preliminary move.

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More News On Pakistan And South Waziristan

Pakistan bombs Taliban hideouts after week of carnage -- AFP
Pakistani Fighter Jets Bomb Militant Hideouts -- Voice of America
Pakistani military jets strike Taliban targets -- CNN
Pakistan launches air strikes before offensive -- CBC
Pakistan 'to strike at militants' -- BBC
South Waziristan operation to be launched soon, says Interior Minister Malik -- Dawn
‘Waziristan operation to begin in a few days’ -- Daily Times
When will a Waziristan operation be 'suitable'? -- Long War Journal
Q&A: Pakistan's Waziristan challenge -- BBC

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