Many people have been discussing their perceived “failures” of Operation Zarb-e-Azb, while forgetting the successes that have been achieved.

All of the areas you see below were cleared in various operations since 2007. 48,000 sq km of Pakistan was reclaimed and controlled by the Pakistan Army.

Raad-ul-Fasaad is the conglomeration, or consolidation, of all the operations, while achieving other objectives that are required to maintain peace in the country, including de-weaponization.