U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses troops on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeleyFrom The New York Times:
JALOZAI CAMP, Pakistan — America’s top military officer said Thursday that Pakistan’s army had learned from previous failed campaigns to oust the Taliban from the Swat Valley, and that it was now defeating the militants there and dealing effectively with the nearly two million people displaced by the conflict.
The officer, Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, toured a sprawling tent city here of 116,000 people forced to flee the fighting in Swat and surrounding areas. It is the largest of 31 camps Pakistan is operating with the assistance of international aid organizations.
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Update: Alleged US missiles kill 5 in northwest Pakistan -- AP
My Comment: After three months of warfare and indiscriminate bombing, the Pakistan military has the following to show for it.
Millions displaced. Scores of innocent civilians killed. Scores more arrested. The economy in a shambles. And the Taliban .... a few soldiers killed but the leadership and senior commanders are no where to be seen .... ooopppssss .... I must correct that .... the Taliban leadership is in the next province laughing at the foolishness of the Pakistan military and government, and rubbing their hands in glee with the additional recruits that will now join their ranks after being traumatized by an undisciplined and incompetent Pakistan military.
And keeping a straight face, Adm. Mike Mullen praising Pakistan for their tactics and operations.