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Pakistan Launches Major Operations Against Taliban

The Pakistani military has struck suspected Taliban targets in the mountainous northwestern region of North Waziristan.

Military jets pounded suspected Taliban hideouts in the heavily forested ravines of the Shawal Valley early on May 15.

At least 15 militants were reportedly killed in the strikes, described by an unnamed government official as a "massive military action."

Residents said tanks and soldiers were approaching the valley from the north and south.


The Taliban still maintain control of the Shawal Valley and have used it as a launching pad for attacks on Pakistani forces.

The Pakistani Taliban are allied with Afghan Taliban and share a similar jihadist ideology.


Based on reporting by AFP and Reuters