Pakistan Moves Troops Into Taliban Stronghold

New York Times by Jane Perlez | Oct. 18, 2009 (News Report)

Pakistan moved thousands of troops into the militant stronghold of South Waziristan on Saturday, the army said, beginning a long-anticipated ground offensive against Al Qaeda and the Taliban in treacherous terrain that has stymied the army in the past. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Oct 17, 2009 - 6:38 AM PDT
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Oct 18, 2009 - 8:07 AM PDT

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“This is going to be much tougher than their offensives in Swat and Bajaur this year,” said one top American officer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “We ... More »

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    Los Angeles Times by Alex Rodriguez | Oct. 18, 2009 (News Report)
    The military will face unforgiving terrain along the Afghan border that has long been viewed as a possible hide-out for Osama bin Laden, as well as a battle-hardened enemy ...
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