Op Rah-e-Nijat: 5 terrorists killed, Ahmed Wam secured 

RAWALPINDI: Five terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat during the last 24 hours.

According to ISPR, security forces conducted search operation at Ahmed Wam and cleared Shahvzai, Khaznikai, Udin Sar, during clearance operation, exchange of fire took place with terrorists, resultantly 5 terrorists were killed.

Security forces conducted search operation around Tiarza and recovered cache of arms and ammunition on Shakai – Kaniguram Axis.

Security forces established check post at Shah Wali Alghad, on Razmak- Makeen Axis.

Route to Laddah Bridge has been cleared from all obstacles; during the process of route scanning 4 IEDs were neutralized. Security forces also recovered large quantity of arms and ammunition. 

Security forces completed concentration around Tauda China and searched 25 houses in village at Kam Narakai during the process 3 IED were also diffused.

Terrorists fired few rockets from southern direction of village of Wouchaba which was effectively responded. 

During the ongoing operation Rah-e-Rast in Swat – Malakand, security forces conducted search operation at Karakar Banda, Ilam Saand, Ashar Banr, Gari Shamozai and killed 12 terrorists, while apprehended 2 suspects at Shalpin. 

Seven terrorists voluntarily surrendered to security forces at Charbagh, Roria, Zara Khela. 

11,533 Cash Cards have issued to displaced families of Waziristan. 

Operation to end soon in S-Waziristan: PM

MULTAN: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said that no military operation is currently underway in Balochistan and that ongoing operation in Southern Waziristan will soon end.

Talking to reporters in Multan Sunday, Gilani said there was no threat to the country's nuclear programme, which was completely safe and secure.

‘Pakistan will not compromise on its nuclear programme and the country's nuclear assets are safe under the Nuclear Command and Control Authority (NCCA).’

To a question Gilani said no timeframe can be given for Waziristan Operation, however it will end earlier than expected and that no military operation is currently underway in Balochistan.

‘During the meeting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was asked to take Islamabad into confidence, if Washington’s policy on Kabul changes and she reassured that Pakistan will be taken into confidence, if US revises its policy on Afghanistan.’  

The prime minister said the country had the will to fight the war against terrorism, but the international community's help would be vital in enhancing the country's ability to win the war.

He said Pakistan only lacked state-of-the-art equipment to fight terror and the international community had been asked to help the country’s build its anti-terror capacity.

The prime minister said the government’s timely decision had resulted in successful operations in Swat and South Waziristan.

To a question on evidence regarding the reported Indian involvement in Balochistan, he said the issue had been taken up during his meeting with the Indian prime minister at Sharm El-Sheikh and was made part of the joint statement issued thereafter.

"The evidence will be presented at a suitable time," the prime minister added.

Gilani said Pakistan wanted good relations with all its neighbours and desired the resumption of composite dialogue process with India, adding that dialogue was the only way forward.

Criticising US drone attacks in the Tribal Areas, Gilani said they strikes were counterproductive.

“While we are trying to separate militants from tribesmen, drone attacks are doing exactly the opposite,” he added.

Gilani said the US should transfer the drone technology to Pakistan.

To a question regarding financial losses suffered by the country in the war on terror, the prime minister said that international community, including the US, had promised to help the country in this regard.

Security forces kill 11 extremists in S-Waziristan, Swat

SWAT/WANA: Security forces continue operation in Swat and Southern Waziristan and at least 11 extremists have collectively been killed in both the areas.

According to sources, security forces carried out action against extremists in Gurrai area of Tehsil Barikot of Swat the previous night killing four extremists.

It may be mentioned that security forces had to face stiff resistance during Operation Rah-e-Rast in Gurrai area, and they succeeded in taking control of Gurrai after 15 days of fierce clashes, sources said.   

On the other hand, security forces killed seven extremists and wounded nine others destroying two of their strongholds in Marobi area of Makeen and Ahmed Wam Area of Sararogha in Southern Waziristan.

Meanwhile, three dead bodies of extremists have also been found in Janadhar Latka area.