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Operations, IDPs and lessons unlearnt
An honest policy reappraisal, restoration of system that worked would resolve current crisis, lay foundation for peace
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Helping IDPs: PM Nawaz announces Rs20,000 Ramazan package for each family
PM says IDPs will return to their homes in peace very soon and their houses will be rebuilt as well.
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Food aid: WFP, BISP to conduct survey to help IDPs
Govt announces additional contribution of 25,000 metric tons of wheat to WFP to provide food rations to the IDPs.
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Crisis management: Sherpao takes a dig at federal, K-P govts
Says he blames authorities for miseries of displaced population.
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National unity at stake: Imran declines premier’s invite to visit IDP camps
PTI chief says he has a party rally to attend in Bahawalpur.
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Situationer: Tracing Waziristan puzzle back to Faqir of Ipi
Mirza Ali Khan, popularly known as Faqir of Ipi, was the saintly figure who challenged the might of the British.
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Ground combat likely in next 48 hrs
ISPR says evacuation of civilians from North Waziristan ‘by and large’ complete.
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Precautionary measures: PIMS moves to deal with terrorist threats
Rapid response force set up comprising retired commandos.
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IDP Aid: SZABMU sending two mobile hospitals to Bannu
SZABMU will dispatch two mobile hospitals for IDPs camp in Bannu along with a medical team for six months.
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Doing the operation right
Success of Zarb-e-Azb will not depend on how many militants are killed but on how Pakistan deals with IDPs.
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Pakistan asks Afghanistan to enhance border security
Kabul asked to stop terrorists fleeing N Waziristan from entering Afghan territory, says FO.
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Heavy shelling in Miramshah with tanks and artillery
Army bombards Miramshah bazaar, Zafar town areas through cannon and tanks, says intelligence official in Miramshah.
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Relief efforts: Bahria Town announces Rs5 billion for IDPs
Malik Riaz says Bahria Town will take responsibility of providing basic facilities for the IDPs.
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Waziristan exodus: Officials fear spread of poliovirus
Military operation enabling access to previously unvaccinated children.
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Help for IDPs: Senators contribute Rs5m to relief fund
Cheque presented to commander logistic.
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Accommodating IDPs: Islamabad administration yet to thrash out plan
No arrangements in place to cope with the possible influx of displaced people.
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12 militants surrender in Waziristan
This was the first reported surrender by militants since the military launched Operation Zarb-e-Azb.
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Displaced by fighting: Groundswell of support for N Waziristan IDPs
Balochistan throws open its doors for uprooted tribesmen; Punjab, Sindh MPAs donate one-month salary.
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Protests erupt over delay in ration supplies
Officials warn fighting once the evacuation is over.
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Giving his opinion: JUI leader criticises operation, Tahirul Qadri
Dr Soomro went on to criticise Tahirul Qadri and said that the Lahore incident has tarnished the country’s image
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In session: Sirajul Haq urges IDPs to return from Afghanistan
Says government to convene APC on tribal areas on June 28.
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Fresh strikes leave 47 dead in Waziristan, Khyber
2 FC officials, civilian die in foiled suicide bombing in Spinwam tehsil.
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In need: Gulalai accuses centre of ignoring IDPs
Demands it ensure safe evacuation of those still trapped in NWA.
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War of minds
The actual existential threat comes from fast spreading mindset from ideology misrepresented by proponents as Islamic.
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A time for change & reform
If there was ever a time to push for change and reform in Pakistan — it is here and now.
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Planning blight
When govt authorised Zarb-e-Azb it must have realised that it will result in massive displacement of civilians.
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Zarb-e-Azb blowback: Southern Command calls security moot
Citizens requested to intimate any terrorist activity in their vicinity.
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The importance of the North Waziristan operation
Commencement of operation is no guarantor of success against Taliban, but it is most vital tool in favour of state.
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A conversation in Pakistan
Operation in North Waziristan may bring violence in the coming months back to peak levels.
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Health of the IDPs
Government needs to create robust structures to ensure that our gains in battle are not lost by petty decisions.
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WFP begins distributing aid to IDPs in Bannu
According to a government spokesman, a total of 404,819 people have so far left North Waziristan
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North Waziristan conflict: Imran urges govt to release Rs6b for relief
Imran Khan calls for a temporary halt in the military operation, saying that women and children are still stranded.
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War against terror: Nation fully supports the army says Zahid Hamid
Minister announces funds for new development projects in Pasrur.
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Pause in strikes as North Waziristan empties out
394,319 civilians have been displaced by military operation in the troubled region.
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Host province: K-P announces Ramazan package for 300,000 IDPs
Encouraging negotiations, Shah Farman claims use of force is not a solution.
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Amidst exodus, fresh air raids kill 30 militants
Number of displaced tribesmen reaches 300,000.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 gets battered as operation begins
Lahore incident and diminishing foreign interest contribute to market’s decline.
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Interior Minister calls for higher security in twin cities
Nisar orders ban on congregations in Islamabad, to strategise joint patrolling by police and Rangers.
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12 militants killed, PM Nawaz visits corps HQ
PM was given detailed briefing on different aspects of ongoing operation, military’s strategy to deal with terrorists.
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Steering committee on polio: Over 96,000 displaced children vaccinated
Missed IDP children to be vaccinated during transit by PTPs.
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Number of Waziristan IDPs soars past 200k
Over 165,000 tribesmen arrived in Bannu since June 18.
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Seeking shelter: PTI provincial leadership demands data on displacement
Azam Swati says camp set up in Bannu but IDPs not registering themselves.
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A complex emergency
The authorities need to devise a long-term rehabilitation plan for IDPs that is designed to fulfil their basic needs.
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A lasting peace: As locals flee N Waziristan, border town Wana thrives
Tribal elders, political administration and army reaffirm 2007 agreement.
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Fleeing North Waziristan: Over 9,000 families registered in 24 hours
Many IDPs settling in government schools rather than camps.
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Battling polio: IDPs turned back at Pak-Afghan border for refusing vaccine
Military officials hope operation will enable more vaccinations.
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Closing in: Troops have encircled terrorist havens, says govt
Sleeper cells in cities being targeted, army officials say.
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Waziristan operation: Mohmand tribal jirga offers support to security forces
Announces unequivocal backing for the North Waziristan operation.
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Off guard: ‘K-P CM, Corps Commander were unaware of operation’s timing’
Pervez Khattak says province was nevertheless preparing for offensive.
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N Waziristan operation: Fresh air blitz leaves 23 militants dead
At least eight Uzbek militants were killed near Miramshah in a separate sniper action.