Pakistan: A sustained, determined fight against militancy required
By Huma Yusuf
September 04, 2008
The weeks-long military operation in Bajaur gave Pakistanis and the authorities a taste of what a sustained, determined fight against militancy might look like. It also emphasised the costs of future initiatives against the Taliban: provision for those civilians displaced by fighting, efficient reconstruction efforts in villages destroyed by bombardment, the ripple effect of a significant northern conflict in terms of the economy and politics. Rather than celebrating the completion of a successful operation, the government and military should be thoughtfully considering how Pakistan and its citizens can prepare better for future military operations in FATA and the northern areas.
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