Pakistan Anti-Militant Offensive Forces 500,000 From Homes

More than 500,000 people in Pakistan have been forced from their homes as government forces crack down on terrorist havens around the country, NBC News reported. The major land and air operation to root out militants began on June 15 and involves some 70,000 troops. "Displacement is painful. It's terrible. But rest assured, we will do what needs to be done to secure the [displaced people] and help our brethren," a spokesman for the army said.

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