Long Term War

In response to article in the Pakistan Daily Pakistan Government Prepares For Long-term War. There has been considerable fighting in the North West Frontier Province because of the Taliban’s presence there. Many have been fled from the area, more than 670,000 people have been displaced. The Pakistani government has been fighting the terrorists in the Swat Valley with the upmost intensity. The war zone itself is very dangerous and is off limits to many. The army spokesman, Major General Athar Abbas, has said that there is success in how the military operations were unfolding. There are many refugees to be worried about but currently the government is concerned with their war on terror. They have set up refugee camps, and such to help out the displaced citizens and there has been an increase in police forces in the region. The Swat Valley is a conflict that does not have an easy resolution. The government, backed by the U.S. is prepared for a long-term war. The terrorists have a stronghold on the region, and have already caused much destruction. The Pakistani government is trying its hardest to have a quick and successful resolution to this conflict as possible. Although they are realizing now this is a complex problem with no clear end in sight.