Pakistan's offensive in Waziristan will succeed or fail depending on what local tribes decide
If, and this admittedly seems unlikely, everything goes to plan for the Pakistani army in the operation in South Waziristan, we could see the following scenario unfold: Confronted by a massive force, local tribes decide that discretion is the better part of valour and offer little support to Hakimullah Mehsud and the Pakistan Taliban militants. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
