ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Chaudhry Jaffar Iqbal Friday informed the National Assembly that the operation Zarb-e-Azab was in its final phase in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) as announced by the Chief of Army Staff.
In a written reply to the question regarding the number of militants killed in the operation so far, he said the exact number would be conveyed shortly after confirmation from various field agencies.
He said many people rendered sacrifices in the shape of their precious lives and properties during this operation against terrorism.
Jaffar Iqbal said heavy funds had been allocated for the operation and such sacrifices should be given for national security.
