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Pakistan Orders Military to Eliminate Militants, Terrorists


Pakistan has ordered its military to eliminate militants and terrorists, as army warplanes continue to bomb suspected Taliban positions in Swat Valley in the country's northwest.

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani delivered a televised address late Thursday urging the nation to unite against extremists. He also called on the international community to assist in helping people displaced by the fighting.

Thousands of civilians have been fleeing Swat since government troops stepped up their offensive, following the collapse of a peace deal with Taliban militants in the area.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he is very satisfied with the Pakistani army and government's strong response to Taliban gains in the northwest of the country. Speaking to reporters in neighboring Afghanistan, Thursday, Gates said there is "very little chance" the Taliban would achieve "the level of success" needed to take control of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal.

The Pakistani military says its regional offensive has killed more than 200 militants.

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