Sixteen killed in fresh North Waziristan strikes

E-Paper | March 18, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Fresh air strikes in North Waziristan Agency on Sunday have killed 16 terrorists and destroyed a number of hideouts on the outskirts of Mirali.

The military spokesman told Dawn.com the air strikes also destroyed a large ammunition dump belonging to the militants.

Few civilians remain in areas of North Waziristan which is being evacuated. Announcements are also being made for the people who have not left the area.

Security forces are also planning for a ground movement, which will only take place after major hideouts are destroyed.

Mirali and Miranshah are still under siege by security forces in order to prevent militants from fleeing.

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Aurang

Jun 30, 2014 12:52am

Independent media is essential to get the full picture - I hope no innocent people become victim of propaganda by either party. We need to remember that at the end of the day we are dealing with our own citizens and fellow Muslims.

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Shan

Jun 30, 2014 01:23am

@Aurang The idea of allowing media to go into the the battle field is impossible. Media is NOT independent. The journalist create hype to increse their ratings. Showing ruins, rubbles and amputed bodies will compel people to concern and watch again and again. In this way media will malign army internationally.

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Main Amir Hakeem

Jun 30, 2014 01:32am

The Army is fighting the war and the poor Nation is taking the burden of its expanses. Besides the locals being displaced. Unfortunately no long term stretigic planning has been done. Looks like the Government has left everything to the Army and is itself sleeping. No policy making has been done to keep a check on the the sanctuaries, the Madrissahs, that are churning out fighting machines and are host to criminals. In such condition, the existing vicous cycle will continue. May be it is in the interest of someone too.

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Khalid

Jun 30, 2014 01:32am

"Thats Sixteen fewer retarded criminals" wiped off the face of the earth! Well done! Pak Army "Zindabad"

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Bora khan

Jun 30, 2014 01:55am

We have seen how independent media is, let's bombard talibans to ice age. We are done with their kind their aiders and a bettors

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Far sight

Jun 30, 2014 01:57am

Sad to see so many people die. But one has to accept it in the larger interest. More important is to eliminate radicalism from the society and the residents, make them partners in fighting the menace and gathering intelligence from them. Yes, its easier said than done.

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Kumar

Jun 30, 2014 02:11am

@Aurang Lets encourage the human rights.But in the name of human rights,please don't encourage the so called barbarists who are hiding under the blanket of Islam,who brought shame and poor name for your nation ,and the beautiful religion called Islam.

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SYED ZAFAR KAZMI

Jun 30, 2014 02:38am

@Aurang Those who have constantly and over several years bombed, destroyed, and murdered innocent civilians and soldiers alike all across the country deserve no leniency irrespective of them being Muslims or not. They have earned the worst wrath of Pakistani nation and must be annihilated completely with no reserve.

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Vipin

Jun 30, 2014 02:43am

How come all the people killed in PAF airstrike are terrorist and US drone strike are civilians? Big Question.

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Salman

Jun 30, 2014 03:18am

@Vipin how come according to NDTV and TOI its always pakistan that starts the trouble at the LOC. Question.

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Ashok R.Prabhu

Jun 30, 2014 06:33am

Okay,Pakistan is geared to eliminate terrorists from Wazirastan.Congratulations !What about the terrorists freely moving in the Punjab and Sind ?How about deporting Hafeez Sayeed ,Tiger Memon and Dawood Ibrahim back to India ?Why are Pakistan Rulers so fond of our Terrorists ?

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pathanoo

Jun 30, 2014 06:36am

Any civilians killed? Or is it that only the American DRONES killed civilians and the Pak Air Force is so good that it only hits the Terrorists.

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Cody

Jun 30, 2014 07:10am

@Aurang unimportant that they are muslims-- they are human beings!

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SKChadha

Jun 30, 2014 08:19am

Thank God, so far no civilian is killed in Operation Zarb-e-azb.

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