Military readies all-out offensive on militants' South Waziristan stronghold
(NEWSER) - More than 30,000 Pakistani soldiers launched a major assault on the Taliban's sanctuary in Waziristan early today, following months of airstrikes intended to soften up militant defenses. Officials have given few details but said the troops are pursuing militants holed up in the region. Civilians have been evacuated from the lawless area on the Afghan border, which is believed to be a base for around 10,000 Pakistani militants and 1,500 foreign fighters; all entry routes to the area bigger than a goat track have been sealed off. More»
