ZarbeAzb

Army chief has rightly pointed out that military gains will be for naught unless the civil side of compact is honoured

Legacy that General Raheel can leave behind is to end the concept of possibility of extension in COAS’ service...

Failure of civilian governance at both provincial & federal levels to make elements of NAP operative is unacceptable

We need to accept the fact that we are at war against an ideology inspired by a distorted version of religion

The Pentagon had on Wednesday announced him as its choice for the next commander of American forces in Afghanistan

He urged the participants to utilise their creative abilities to combat extremism which helped breed terrorists

As many as six terrorist hideouts destroyed

DG ISPR says phenomenal success has been achieved in the last 18 months

Afghan president, Chinese FM and German defence minister meet COAS

Soon after the attack, security forces launched a search operation in the area to hunt down the attackers

An unspecified number of militants were also wounded in the blitz that destroyed six hideouts and two vehicles

Initial reports reveal six dens occupied by militants and two vehicles were destroyed during operation

Local sources say the dead militants belonged to TTP and Lashkar-e-Islam

Provincial, federal govts now need to go beyond issuing statements and drawing up plans to undertake these initiatives

Zarb-e-Azb can't just be turned off at the flick of a switch but evolved, into peaceful, settled environment

Hideouts of militants were also destroyed during the operation

The unpleasant reality, rarely voiced, is that terrorism and extremism are neither being defeated nor eliminated

Extremist elements cannot be contained if state organs and forces within the civil society keep propping them up

IRA sought improved conditions for Irish. Our insurgents have absolutely no interest in improving lot of the people

The officer has been identified as Lieutenant Colonel Faisal Malik, while the soldier's identity is yet to be...

Conditions that allowed extremism to grow, spread are all still in place — not just in mountains of North Waziristan

Residents seek to flee as jets pound militant positions and start a ground sweep

PAF chief Air Marshal Sohail Aman flew an F-16 into Shawal and bombed militant hideouts

Army chief directs operation commanders to cut terrorists off from their friends, foreign support

Says country’s law and order has improved in recent months.

Meeting comes a day after new Afghan Taliban chief cast doubts on a fledgling peace process

In order to stabilise Fata, the Pakistani state has to take large-scale political and economic measures

There are limits to what military can achieve and at some point the civil administration has to step up to the plate

There is a need for more transparency regarding the information available on tribal regions & the repatriation process

Unless reservations of tribesmen are addressed, it could be hard for govt & security forces to ensure durable peace

Truth be told, we are the soil from which sprouts the poisonous fruit we then want culled

The operation is being viewed so positively that there is now talk of moving to battle terrorists in urban areas

Zarb-e-Azb is, as of this moment, accomplishing what it set out to do: making Pakistan a safer place

ISPR says militants were surrounded by troops in a cordon and search operation

Medals of the martyred officers and soldiers were received by their family members

The militants killed were associated with the banned Lashkar-e-Islam

Jets pound suspected militant hideouts in Tirah Valley, kill seven militants, injure 10 others

COAS reaffirms commitment to purge the country of militancy

Islamabad seeks Washington’s help in defraying costs of the operation

Another 15 also injured during the attack

Four Customs officials killed in Kohat ambush

Tells US Congressional hearing about effectiveness of the ongoing offensive against militants, Operation Zarb-e-Azb

Strikes in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency destroyed seven militant hideouts

Rahida does not speak much after mortar shell pierced through roof of her house

Strikes destroyed an ammunition dump and seven explosives laden vehicles

it was the first ever visit of any parliamentary committee to the war torn North Waziristan.

Says resolution of Kashmir issue is necessary to develop trust between Pakistan and India

Visiting dignitaries were briefed on the status of operation and the unprecedented successes achieved by Army

Tribesmen to begin returning home next month.

Four terrorist hideouts and a suicide bomber training centre were destroyed in precise aerial strikes in Tirah Valley