Everyone is guessing as to when an operation is going to be launched against militants in North Waziristan.

It is instructive to give a background to Khyber agency so that culprits can be identified, tracked down.

After its formation, the TTP started terrorising the tribals in Orakzai, those who opposed were brutally killed.

The ISI is a disciplined organisation in which no individual or group can run his own agenda.

The aim of the war on terror is defeated, as now the threat of terrorism is more widespread as compared to 2001.

The Taliban should also realise that after 31 years of continuous war, nearly every Afghan is in favour of peace.

An operation needs to be launched in Mohmand to eliminate the strongholds of terrorists in Khwazai and Baizai areas.