Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Operation Zarb-e-Azb would continue until peace and tranquility in the tribal areas was reinstated permanently, Radio Pakistan reported.
He lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in taking measures to maintain peace in the region.
“PM Nawaz has a clear policy of maintaining friendly relations with neighbouring countries,” Asif said.
Earlier this month, Asif confirmed that the military offensive –which was launched on June 15, 2014– had entered its final phase.
