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Operation Rah-e-Nijat objectives achieved: COAS:

"LAHORE: The key objectives of the military operation in South Waziristan have been achieved and most of the high profile terrorists have been wiped out from the area, a private TV channel quoted Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Kayani as saying on Monday. Addressing troops and officers during his visit to South Waziristan, Kayani said that massive development work would commence in the area soon so that internally displaced people (IDPs) could live comfortably when they return home. While interacting with the tribesmen, the COAS thanked them for their resolve and support and attributed the success of the military operations to the will and determination of the people of Waziristan. Local military commanders briefed Kayani about the success of the operation and the killings of high profile Taliban and the destruction of their hideouts. daily times monitor"