What is Zarb-e-Azb?

Part of the war in North-West Pakistan, up to 30,000 Pakistani soldiers were involved in Zarb-e-Azb, described as a “comprehensive operation” to flush out all foreign and local militants hiding in North Waziristan. The operation has received widespread support from the Pakistani political, defence and civilian sectors.

Is Operation Zarb-e-Azb going well in Pakistan?

DG ISPR Asim Bajwa, addressing the media after a friendly cricket match was played between the IDPs, accompanied by star cricketer Shahid Afridi and the Pakistani Army, said that Operation Zarb-e-Azb is going well, and that 1,100 militants have been killed so far.

What is Operation Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad?

Zarb-e-Azb was followed by Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad which began in February 2017, following a resurgence in terrorist incidents. Zarb-e-Azb ( Urdu: ضربِ عضب ‎ ALA-LC: Ẓarb-i ʿAẓb pronounced [zərb-e əzb]) means “sharp and cutting strike”.

Will winter weather stop Operation Zarb-e-Azb?

Despite the upcoming winter, the Pakistani military decided to continue the operation, dispelling an impression that the harsh weather may force military authorities to halt Operation Zarb-e-Azb, which has been ongoing since mid-June 2014.

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