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| 80pc of Mohmand Agency cleared |
| 2009-09-17 |
| [Geo News] Mohmand Agency political administration Wednesday said that at least 80 percent area of the agency has been cleared. Briefing the media in Ghalanai, Operational Commandant Col. Saif said at least 245 militants were killed during the last one year and 300 others were injured. At least 210 extremists have been arrested in the operation. Briefing the media on the occasion, Mohmand Agency Political Agency Amjad Ali Khan said extremists caused loss worth Rs1500 million to the private properties; while, the estimated loss to the government properties is Rs2290 million. The political agent said the development works have been started in the area and the restoration of education and communication are the foremost priorities. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Thats south of Bajaur, and just north of Khyber (NW of Peshawar). If truely true, this indicates major Pakistani progress since the spring. OTOH Pakistani forces have a tendency to exaggerate their success. |
| Posted by: liberal hawk 2009-09-17 09:31 |