Islam Times - Terrorist system destroyed in North Waziristan, says Pakistani minister

Islam Times - Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed on Saturday that the terror command and control system had been destroyed in North Waziristan (NW).

After a long period of speculation, which also included attempts at peace talks, Pakistan on June 15 launched a military operation against militants in the troubled North Waziristan agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata).

On its 15th day, a new phase of the offensive began, with the military launching a ground operation in Miramshah – the main town of North Waziristan.

The Minister in a statement released from Islamabad on Saturday further noted that militants were fleeing from their hideouts across the area, adding that their network was collapsing.

He also stated that terrorists would be eliminated from the entire country. “There is no place for terrorism in a democratic country,” he added.

North Waziristan bordering Afghanistan has long been considered a main hub for different terrorists groups including the Pakistani and Afghan’s Taliban and Al Qaeda linked elements.