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[FaujHistorian]

Pakistani Official: Waziristan Operations Close to Finished

Sep. 9, 2014 - 09:15PM | By AARON MEHTA


AA Pakistani soldiers patrol through a destroyed bazaar during a military operation against Taliban militants on July 9 in the main town of Miranshah in North Waziristan. (AAMIR QURESHI / AFP/Getty Images)Filed Under


WASHINGTON — Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States told an audience Tuesday that his country is about a month away from finishing its operations in North Waziristan.

“I am pleased to share that the operations against extremists and terrorists in North Waziristan have been a huge success,” Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani said. “We are absolutely confident that in the next four to five weeks we will be able to clear the entire area of all these elements, and this is something that enjoys the overwhelming support of the people of Pakistan.”

Jilani’s comments came during a celebration of Pakistan’s annual Armed Forces Day, held at that nation’s embassy in Washington, DC.

In June, Pakistan began a major military operation, dubbed Operation Zarb-e-Azb, in the North Waziristan region of its country. Located on the border with Afghanistan, North Waziristan has been a haven for insurgent activities.

Jilani went on to describe the Pakistani military as a force of good in the world, noting the role it has played in UN peacekeeping missions, anti-piracy activities and humanitarian operations. He also stressed the mutual benefits of international cooperation, particularly with the Pentagon.

“We greatly admire your support and assistance over the years,” Jilani told the crowd, which featured military representatives from multiple nations. “We all know that strong and robust bilateral defense cooperation underline enduring partnerships between nations.

“Pakistan’s cooperation with the United States over the decades fully captures this and has been a mainstay of mutual beneficial strategic partnership between the two countries.”

Speaking before Jilani, Brig Abdullah Dogar, the military attaché for the embassy, also praised his troops for their months of work, noting the military has limited the space insurgents have for “their nefarious deeds.”■

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I agree with our ambassador only for the two to three main towns.

For the rest, a slow war will continue for at least a year if not longer.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Havaldar Mustafa from the 7th Commando 'Babrum' Battalion (SSG) was martyred in a counter terrorist operation in North Waziristan during operation Zarb-e-Azb. He was leading an element of the Special Operations team to recover the infantry casualties from the combat zone. The terrorists had vowed not to allow the recovery of the Pakistan Army casualties, therefore a firefight erupted as the terrorists attacked the recovery team. Havaldar Mustafa responded to the pitched battle with courage and valor till he was martyred by a terrorist Sniper. His team mates notated the sheer bravery and high character of Havaldar Mustafa. We request our members to say a quiet prayer for him. May Allah (SWT) accept his youthful sacrifice and make Pakistan a nation it ought to be. Ameen.

 

[fatman17]

Militancy

On September 11, Pakistan Rangers arrested five suspects including a member of a banned militant outfit allegedly involved in sectarian killings in the areas of Sharafi Goth, Zaman town and Karnal Basti in Karachi. The forces also reportedly recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition.[1]

An article published in The News on September 11 outlines the existence of a thriving al Qaeda network in Pakistan and claims that al Qaeda is still a force to reckon with despite American efforts to destroy the group since September 11, 2001. The report also says that Pakistan continues to be a hotbed of extremism and militancy, providing a base to al Qaeda and its sprawling network of jihadist outfits. The appointment of Asim Umar, a Pakistani ideologue and former member of the Punjabi Taliban, as head of the South Asia branch of al Qaeda is further indicative of “Pakistanization of al Qaeda.”[2]

According to a news report on September 11, Pakistani militants who claimed to have worked with Asim Umar, the head of the new “al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent,” said that he is highly respected by Arab, Pakistani, Afghan and foreign militants alike. Asim Umar was also an active member of Harkat-ul- Mujahideen (HuM), a banned militant outfit fighting in Indian Kashmir, and headed a Harkat training center in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.[3]

On September 11, in a briefing to a U.S. Senate Committee, the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Deputy Director Nicholas Rasmussen declared that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) remains a significant threat to Pakistan despite the ongoing military operation in North Waziristan and leadership changes within TTP. He also addressed the threat posed by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to the U.S. in the form of the training it provides to Pakistani and western militants, some of whom might plot terrorist attacks in the West “without direction from LeT leadership.”[4]

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

ISPR's #PressBrief 12 Sep | General Asim Bajwa

1. The entire gang involved in the murder attempt of Malala Yousafzai, Kainat and Shazia has been busted. The gang known as “Shura” comprised 10 terrorists and all of them have been arrested. The group was part of TTP.
2. It may be recalled that on 9th October 2012 Malala, Kainat and Shazia were attacked when they were returning from their school i.e., Khushal Public School. On their way back, terrorists Israr ur Rehman and Izhar Ullah stopped the school van and after identifying Malala Yousufzai, fired at her head with 9mm pistol, meanwhile Kainat and Shazia were also fired upon. Malala was evacuated to CMH Peshawar in critically injured condition by Army Helicopter. She under-went head surgery in CMH Peshawar and was subsequently shifted to AFIC, Rawalpindi. After treatment in AFIC, she was sent to UK for rehabilitation and further treatment.
3. Accused Israr ur Rehman was the first one to be apprehended. During investigation, he confessed his involvement in this case. On the basis of information provided by Israr ur Rehman, the remaining terrorists were also arrested. This was an Intelligence Led Joint Operation that involved Local formation, ISI, Military Intelligence and Police. The success of this operation is attributed to the hard work and tireless efforts of these agencies for which they deserve appreciation.
4. ‘ Shura’ group was led by Zafar Iqbal, who owned a furniture shop in Swat. The group acted upon the instructions of Mullah Fazlullah, who, while based in Kunar, Afghanistan passed instructions through his two associates, Abdullah alias Abu Bakar and Habib Khan alias Maseen Da,. It is a known fact now that Mullah Fazlullah and other TTP terrorists in Afghanistan are involved in terrorists activities in Pakistan and are wanted by Government of Pakistan.

 

[metalfalcon]

کالعدم تحریک طالبان پنجاب نے عسکری کارروائیاں ختم کرنے کا اعلان کردیا

PAKISTAN Military ZINDABAAD

 

[Al Bhatti]

کالعدم تحریک طالبان پنجاب نے عسکری کارروائیاں ختم کرنے کا اعلان کردیا
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PAKISTAN Military ZINDABAAD

They say they will now be involved in da'awa wa tableegh

 

[metalfalcon]

پنجابی طالبان کا عسکری کارروائیاں ختم کرکے دعوت و تبلیغ شروع کرنے کا اعلان

Operation ZARB-e-AZB Strikes and it has Striked Hard. This is all effect of Operation Zarb-e-Azb

They say they will now be involved in da'awa wa tableegh

They have to Keep getting Donations Thats why, Atleast their militant wing has been cut off.

 

[metalfalcon]

'In future TTP punjab will divert their energies to help IDP's n will do evangelistic activities.' -Ameer TTP punjab Asmatullah Muavia

 

[Huda]

This is a huge success of operation Zarb-e-azb that TTP Punjab has laid down arms.

 

[Secur]

What hell was going to break loose again, if the operation was launched against terrorists? Things seem to be happening in reverse, looking at the events. Though, it doesn't mean sense, the TTP is laying down arms because they cant continue their operations due to obvious reasons, just trying to portray the soft image to the public.

 

[Imran Khan]

AK-47 abhi tak peechy hari hai tableeghi shahab ke

 

[metalfalcon]

AK-47 abhi tak peechy hari hai tableeghi shahab ke

They Said they will Limit Their Operation in Afghanistan Only, DOUBLE Success for Pakistan and PAK ARMY.
1. No Operations in Pakistan.
2. Operations only in Afghanistan against enemies of Pakistan.

This is called "SOONAY Per SUHUGAA" LOL

 

[Counterpunch]

In NW their area of operation was Mir Ali and all the way west and north west where they controlled some parts/areas of Miram Shah; the otherwise Haqqani controlled bed

Strategically speaking if army can get a long-term footing in their area the immediate neighbors become Haqqanis who are considered less hostile to Pakistan's interests. The farthest neighbors would be Hafiz Gul Bahadur (south-west) with whom we had a truce sometimes back! This will essentially de-fang greater parts/all of NW

Perhaps this area might be chosen for a garrison later on as COAS remarked sometimes back. Garrison can't be farther inside NW.

Hats off to men involved in operation. Another exemplary performance from SSG in particular and rest of arms in general

 

[Osama Ali_16]

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ISPR's #PressBrief 12 Sep | General Asim Bajwa

1. The entire gang involved in the murder attempt of Malala Yousafzai, Kainat and Shazia has been busted. The gang known as “Shura” comprised 10 terrorists and all of them have been arrested. The group was part of TTP.
2. It may be recalled that on 9th October 2012 Malala, Kainat and Shazia were attacked when they were returning from their school i.e., Khushal Public School. On their way back, terrorists Israr ur Rehman and Izhar Ullah stopped the school van and after identifying Malala Yousufzai, fired at her head with 9mm pistol, meanwhile Kainat and Shazia were also fired upon. Malala was evacuated to CMH Peshawar in critically injured condition by Army Helicopter. She under-went head surgery in CMH Peshawar and was subsequently shifted to AFIC, Rawalpindi. After treatment in AFIC, she was sent to UK for rehabilitation and further treatment.
3. Accused Israr ur Rehman was the first one to be apprehended. During investigation, he confessed his involvement in this case. On the basis of information provided by Israr ur Rehman, the remaining terrorists were also arrested. This was an Intelligence Led Joint Operation that involved Local formation, ISI, Military Intelligence and Police. The success of this operation is attributed to the hard work and tireless efforts of these agencies for which they deserve appreciation.
4. ‘ Shura’ group was led by Zafar Iqbal, who owned a furniture shop in Swat. The group acted upon the instructions of Mullah Fazlullah, who, while based in Kunar, Afghanistan passed instructions through his two associates, Abdullah alias Abu Bakar and Habib Khan alias Maseen Da,. It is a known fact now that Mullah Fazlullah and other TTP terrorists in Afghanistan are involved in terrorists activities in Pakistan and are wanted by Government of Pakistan.

e job!

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Ni

e job!

nice job!

 

[Osama Ali_16]

A great job done by Pak Armys operation! I think the terrorists 80 to 90 percent have been eliminated and others are running here and there searching for a place for refuge! So in my opinion terrorism activities have been over. But dont be over confident like school students! 80 percent marks arent that good ! Insh aa Allah we will take distinction!