20 militants killed in SWaziristan

Security forces further consolidate positions in SWA

By: new23

ISLAMABAD: The security forces in South Waziristan Agency where Operation Rah-e-Nijat is being carried out, have been consolidating their positions in the regained areas. According to ISPR, here on Tuesday, security forces are consolidating their positions on all three axis. On Jandola - Sararogha Axis, security forces secured important ...

9 days ago

Afghan-International Security Forces Kill and Detain Militants

By: musarratullahjournalistcom

Kabul, Afghanistan - (Nov. 16) - An Afghan-international security force Killed a group of enemy militants and detained two suspected militants Today in eastern Paktika province while pursuing a Haqqani commander With ties to the local Haqqani leadership and who was responsible for Several attacks in the area.The joint task force targeted the ...

11 days ago

Why is Waziristan a target?

By: intellectual

South Waziristan and the surrounding region have been described by US officials as "the most dangerous place on earth". Many analysts believe the area could harbour some of the world's most wanted men - including al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden. It was the home of former Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud, who was killed in a suspected US drone ...

11 days ago

End in sight?

By: inamshah

Surprisingly quickly troops seem to have completed a rout of militants in South Waziristan. According to reports coming out from the area, most key towns have been taken including those considered key militant strongholds. The second phase of the operation, in which hamlets and smaller outposts controlled by the Taliban are to be seized to ...

21 days ago