Pakistan to Launch Offensive Against Taliban: Sources

[The Straight Story]

A ground offensive to drive Taliban insurgents out of Pakistan's lawless tribal areas is expected weeks after visits by top U.S. officials. Analysts believe recent strikes by Pakistani helicopter gunships and fighter jets -- including many provided by the U.S. -- are intended to build momentum ahead of an attack involving thousands of Pakistani troops in the largely ungoverned tribal belt that straddles the Afghan border. One senior Pakistani military source told NBC News that a "ground offensive by the military will be launched sometime in the middle of March" in volatile North Waziristan. The Pakistani Taliban has been blamed for the deaths of at least 40,000 civilians and 5,000 troops during its decade battling against the country's government.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/248010131.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_LABrand

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. Another day, another proxy war.

Just as we announce we are leaving ( sorta ) Afghanistan.