'Terrorists eliminated from South Waziristan'

Coprs Commander Peshawar says focus on reconstruction in the area.

PESHAWAR: Corps Commander Peshawar Yaseen Malik on Saturday said that  terrorists had been eliminated from South Waziristan and the reconstruction process was the main focus now.

The Corps Commander was visiting Chagmalai area in the agency on completion of the second phase of repatriation of internally displaced people.

Addressing a jirga of tribal elders, the Malik said projects including an educational complex, a sports stadium, post offices and petrol pumps were in the works.

He inspected several projects which were completed in the area and expressed satisfaction over their conclusion in a short period of time.

He also distributed keys to newly built shops in Chagmalai Bazar amongst local tribesmen.



The United States carries out frequent drone strikes targeting militants in the South and North Waziristan agencies.