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20 militants killed during airstrikes in North Waziristan

Zahir Shah Sherazi Published November 25, 2014
The latest airstikes come as military operation Zarb-i-Azb is underway. - Reuters/File
The latest airstikes come as military operation Zarb-i-Azb is underway. - Reuters/File

PESHAWAR: At least 20 militants were killed and eight others were injured on Tuesday in air strikes in North Waziristan.

According to ISPR, the airstrikes were carried out in the Dattakhel area of North Waziristan Agency.

Also read: At least 30 suspected militants killed in North Waziristan airstrikes

The latest airstrikes come as military operation Zarb-i-Azb is under way in the tribal region.

The operation was initiated on June 15 following a brazen militant attack on Karachi's international airport and failure of peace talks between the government and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) negotiators.

The offensive has driven out over 800,000 residents from North Waziristan and the army says it has cleared 90 per cent of the tribal region

Also read: Airstrikes kill 33 suspected militants in North Waziristan: ISPR

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ahmed
Nov 25, 2014 03:50pm
PAK Army Zindabad
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Moby
Nov 25, 2014 03:55pm
Respect to the Pakistan Army for this offensive. They honestly seem determined to wipe out militants from the country, and rightly so, as militants have been the biggest problem for Pakistan over the past decade or so. They are causing a hinderance to tourism, trade, and so many other sectors that could contribute to the economy. Once dealt with, we can focus on other problems such as lack of education, corruption, VIP culture/society, and ridiculous politics and elections. We can only progress as a nation if such issues are given due importance.
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Sunil
Nov 25, 2014 04:05pm
Can we see pictures?
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rahul1
Nov 25, 2014 04:12pm
Instead of inviting Kashmiri separatist for talks, NS & Army should call people of Waziristan and build some trust with them. Killing them is no solution- It will just increase their frustration
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Asad
Nov 25, 2014 04:44pm
@rahul.. all i can see is frustration of you indians whenever a terrorist is killed.. for example, just look at the comment of you countryman Sunil
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omar
Nov 25, 2014 04:49pm
that jet in the picture is not a Pakistan Airforce Plane. PAF doesnt operate any double engine aircraft. please verify sources before publishing
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Gfellow
Nov 25, 2014 05:06pm
Surprising, always militants killed with Pakistani Airforce bombing and always civilians killed with American drone bombing. This proves Americans are either incapable or intentionally targeted civilians.
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Jamil Doe
Nov 25, 2014 06:03pm
When did Pakistan get F-15s?
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Whiskey Khan
Nov 25, 2014 06:24pm
The action against the Militants by the Armed forces has definitely reduced suicide bombing and other terror activities, their infrastructure seems to have been distrupted, As always the Armed Forces are doing an Honest Job.
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anthony faruk
Nov 25, 2014 06:43pm
But not one major figure hit-only US drone attacks kill leaders-just wondering
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Faruq
Nov 25, 2014 07:24pm
@Gfellow Or,it shows that most civilians left N. Waziristan when the operation started?
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Saeed
Nov 25, 2014 07:58pm
How many many militants are there in Waziristan that in many years of operation they are still fighting the army?
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anwar
Nov 26, 2014 02:42pm
@Sunil No sir they think giving figur is more then enough
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