4 Days In, Operation In Khyber Advancing 'As Planned,' Says Military

July 20 2017

Pakistan

The Pakistani army said on Thursday that its operation in the northwestern Khyber Agency is progressing as planned, reports Dawn (Pakistan).

The army began Operation Khyber-4 on July 16 against militants in the Rajgal Valley area, close to the border with Afghanistan.

The army's official Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said government troops have cleared 90 sq km (35 sq miles) "while advancing from multiple directions."

The military said a number of improvised...

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