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<p>The Government of Pakistan’s stated objective for military operations in North
Waziristan is to remove all militant groups and dismantle terrorist infrastructure.
In its most recent public report, provided on 16 July, the Pakistan army report 447
insurgents killed, 32 surrendered, as well as destruction of 88 hideouts, 11 Improvised
Explosive Device factories and 11 tons of explosive. The Pakistan government claim
992,000 people have been registered as displaced and have allocated 4.5 billion Pakistan
rupees in assistance. It is for the Government of Pakistan to determine how to tackle
the prolonged and deadly insurgency they face. The UK supports Pakistan as it tackles
terrorism and violent extremism, and we will stand together to tackle terrorism and
the extremism that sustains it. We expect all concerned to act in accordance with
international law and take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian casualties.</p><p>
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