Pakistan Begins Offensive In The Kurram Tribal Region -- BBCSecurity forces in north-west Pakistan have begun a military offensive against insurgents in the Kurram tribal region, officials say.
The area is part of Pakistan's tribal areas near the Afghan border.
Initial reports suggest that so far they have met little resistance.
Thousands of civilians are fleeing targeted areas, many taking shelter in relief camps. Telephone networks in the area have been closed down as the offensive continues.
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My Comment: With no independent observers on the ground, we will have to accept the Pakistanis on their word for what they are doing. What is my take .... this offensive was announced a long time ago .... knowing this I am sure the Taliban left the region to adjacent regions a long time ago.