The government is considering launching an offensive to flush out foreign militants in the Waziristan tribal region, particularly in Wana, Interior Ministry sources said on Thursday. "Dat's right, youse guys! We're fixin' to get ready to discuss holdin' talks on that very subject any time now!"
A senior ministry official said the government had prepared a plan in consultation with the army. “The ministry has discussed the ‘Mountain Thrust’ plan with officials of law-enforcement and intelligence agencies,” the official said, adding that the plan might take up to three weeks to implement.
"But when we do, boy, are they in trouble!"
Military spokesman Major General Waheed Arshad said there was no such plan under consideration and the local administration was doing its job firmly.
Right. Never mind then.