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Pakistan launches South Waziristan offensive

Source: Press TV
Rāwalpindi : Pakistan | about 1 month ago  
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According to military sources, around 28,000 troops backed by fighter jets and tanks entered volatile South Waziristan from three directions on Saturday. Three divisions of the military, paramilitary and police will be involved in the ground operation, and up to 60,000 troops are expected to take...
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