Pakistani political, army brass decide operation in tribal areas: TV

Oct 10th, 2009 - XinHua

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ISLAMABAD, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The political and military leadership of Pakistan has finally decided to carry out military operation in restive South Waziristan tribal areas after a meeting in presidency here Saturday, local TV channels reported.

The meeting finalized the strategy for South Waziristan operation, according to the private TV ARY NEWS. Another channel AAJ NEWS also reported that the date for Waziristan operation had been finalized.

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