What happened Waziristan?
7 soldiers martyred, 5 terrorists killed in South Waziristan operation: ISPR. Seven soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom and five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in the Asman Manza area of South Waziristan, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday.
Was Zarb-e-Azb successful?
“After almost year and a half since its launch, Zarb-e-Azb is probably the most successful story in the history of counter-terrorism operations,” he claimed.
What do you know about the operation of Zarb-e-Azb?
Operation Zarb-e-Azb (Sharp and cutting strike) was launched on June 15, 2014 to clear the North Waziristan of al-Qaeda linked militants. Bajwa said more than 3,500 militants were killed while around 490 soldiers lost their lives during the operation.
When did Operation Zarb-e-Azb start?
June 15, 2014
Operation Zarb-e-Azb/Start dates
490 Pakistan soldiers, 3,500 militants killed in Operation Zarb-e-Azb. Operation Zarb-e-Azb (Sharp and cutting strike) was launched on June 15, 2014 to clear the North Waziristan of al-Qaeda linked militants.
Is Waziristan a country?
Waziristan, geographic region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. It is a barren, mountainous country occupied by part of the Sulaiman Range and bounded north by the Kurram River, south by the Gumal River, and west by Afghanistan.
What is FATA and PATA?
The merger of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) with respective provinces, after the assent of President to The Constitution (25th Amendment) Act, 2018 on May 28, 2018, (‘the 25th Constitutional Amendment’) was an historic day.
Which country accepted Pakistan first?
Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan as an independent state, and Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was the first head of any state to come on an official state visit to Pakistan (in March 1950).
When did Operation Radd ul Fasaad start?
February 22, 2017
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad/Start dates
ISPR says Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad has completed three years since its launch on February 22, 2017.
What is the meaning of Zarb-e-Azb?
swift and conclusive strike
The operation is named as Zarb-e Azab. ‘Azb’ refers to one of the seven swords of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) that was he carried along in the Ghazwaz of Uhad and Badr to strike hard infidels. Zarb-e-Azb means “swift and conclusive strike”not over yet.
What does Azb mean?
AZB
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| AZB | Amazon Bay, Papua New Guinea (airport code) |
| AZB | Association Zen de Belgique (French: Belgian Zen Association) |
| AZB | Arizona Bay (Bill Hicks CD) |
| AZB | Avionik Zentrum Braunschweig (German: Avionics Center Brunswick; Brunswick, Germany) |
What is Haqqani network in Afghanistan?
The Haqqani Network takes its name from the leader of the group, Jalaluddin Haqqani, who first fought the Soviet Army in Afghanistan as a loyal ally of the CIA and the ISI, and then fought the US and NATO forces, while he led a protected existence in North Waziristan, where Pakistan gave him and the entire group safe …
Is Waziristan safe to visit?
Now, the region is safe, and violence is rare. And we were proof! We came and interacted with locals, tried the food, and saw with our own eyes people living their daily lives. Enjoying traditional food in North Waziristan!