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| Decisive action against Taliban planned |
| 2008-09-29 |
| The government is set to launch a major crackdown on Taliban in the Tribal Areas depending on the 'availability of men and material', an official said on Sunday. "The government understands that it is time to launch a crackdown against the Taliban before it is too late," a senior official told Daily Times on condition of anonymity. He refused to give the exact date for launching the operation. "Troops are presently engaged at several fronts like Bajaur, Waziristan, Swat, Darra Adam Khel and most recently in Shabqadar area of Charsadda," he said, adding that it did not mean that the government was not planning action against Taliban in other areas. "Decisive action would be taken to curb terrorists activities in Mohmand, Jamrud, Landi Kotal and other areas," he added. Delay: He said the government had been told that any delay at this juncture would amount to inviting bigger trouble in the future. "Therefore, we have to go all-out against those disturbing peace in any area," he said. "Action must be taken before it's too late," he said, adding, "It's now or never." The official said the recent operation in Shabqadar was part of the government's resolve to the purge all areas of Taliban. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 when are they signing the peace treaty? |
| Posted by: sinse 2008-09-29 15:28 |
| #2 Thay won't let us do hot pursuit? Fine. Send in the proxies. Any of you ferocious Afghans tired of the Paki Talibunnies comin' to your house and causing trouble? Here, have some guns and ammo. The Talibunnies live over there. We'll supply all the intel you need. Might even arrange some air support, depending. |
| Posted by: mojo 2008-09-29 12:53 |
| #1 "depending on the availabilty of men and weapons" guess that says it all right there |
| Posted by: sinse 2008-09-29 11:20 |