ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt at the PM House in Islamabad to discuss the ongoing operation in North Waziristan, Express News reported on Tuesday.
Nawaz said that the operation will continue until all foreign and local terrorists are eliminated and no sanctuary would be spared.
Responding to claims that the army operation was started in haste, the premier stated that this was not the case and it was initiated after careful thought and consideration with the aim to enforce state writ in the tribal areas.
"We have planned for the development of tribal areas after the successful operation," he added.
Nawaz also said that once the operation is complete, the government will help internally displaced persons (IDPs) settle into homes and developmental work will be started in the affected areas.
On June 27, Nawaz had announced a Ramazan package worth Rs20,000 for each family of IDPs. Around 500,000 people were displaced due to the operation in North Waziristan.
The Ramazan package is in addition to the earlier announced monthly allowance of Rs20,000 which includes Rs5,000 for non-food items and Rs3,000 for rent.
Since the start of operation Zarb-e-Azb on June 15, 376 terrorists have been killed while 19 have surrendered to the security forces, according to an ISPR statement.
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Since the start of operation Zarb-e-Azb , 15, 376 terrorists have been killed while 19 have surrendered to the security forces, according to an ISPR statement.
Use Drones to avoid loss of life and compell them to surrender along with their arms .
Believe it when I see it. Words, words and more words. Haqqani sitting pretty.