Pakistan Army has said that the operation against the Taliban could take months. In other words, finally, the army has understood the nature of the fight against the nut jobs. Not only is the country and the world ready to support the offensive against the Taliban for months, but it seems obvious that the entire world has been solidly supporting Pakistan’s efforts to root out the terrorists.
There are couples of factors that must be considered while this operation is going on. First, what can the country do to prevent these nihilists from coming back retaking some other parts of the country? It is critically important for Pakistan to make sure that the Taliban, or for that matter any other organization or group that is capable of forcefully taking over any part of the country must not be allowed to dictate any terms on any particular region and that the country remains a free country where people have options.
The lesson of Swat is very simple and it can be stated in a old, but very good saying;” a problem ignored is a crisis insured.” So, next time, whenever there is a threat, especially from those who are carrying weapons, the government of Pakistan has to react decisively and quickly, period.
The operation will continue and I will keep you posted about it. Below, please see what some of the Pakistani press is reporting today.
US offers to increase IDP aid by $200mln
HRCP lists dangers in Malakand division
Taliban vacate Shangla District’s Puran tehsil
Jazia imposed on Sikhs in Khyber
Battles raging on in Mingora, six militants dead
Military victory in Swat will not be enough
Army to stay in Swat for a year
Govt to appeal against release of Hafiz Saeed
Americans see Muslims at war with US
Policemen suggest means to ensure ‘Taliban-free’ Swat
‘US should identify civilian safeguards in drone attacks’
