IN order to stem the tide of terrorism, it is necessary to ensure that no spaces are left for violent elements to operate in the country. Terrorists often try to blend in with the civilian population. Intelligence-based operations are meant to counter this practice. The military has recently said that two mosques being misused by TTP terrorists in North Waziristan have been cleared. As per ISPR, the terrorists had desecrated the places of worship to store explosives, while also operating torture cells inside the mosques. In the twisted worldview of the TTP and those of their ilk,........

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