The Pakistan Army said that it has cordoned off all potential bases of Taliban militants in North Waziristan after the launch of a comprehensive military offensive in the lawless tribal region.
In a statement, DG ISPR Asim Bajwa said that local population will be allowed to leave the conflict region and that transport was arranged for them.
He said that camps for internally-displaced people (IDPs) have been established.
“Surrender points have been established for those who choose to quit violence and give up arms. Aerial surveillance continues,” he stated.
Earlier, army launched a full-scale military operation against foreign/local terrorists holed up in North Wazirastan Agency (NWA).
According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation code named “Zarb-e-Azb” (Strike of Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) sword) has been initiated on the behest of government of Pakistan. Al-Azab, which means sharp and cutting, is the name of one of many ‘fighting blades’ the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used in different wars against the pagans of Arabia.
Analysts say this critical development clearly indicates the Taliban peace negotiations have finally fallen through.
