Waziristan offensive in doubt

Waziristan offensive in doubt

Pakistan’s military is poised to go into South Waziristan and preparations have been completed for the major push.

However, a row has been brewing between the military and Pakistan's ruling party on whether to accept the USA's Kerry Lugar Bill, and may lead to the postponement of the much-awaited offensive. The bill will pave the way for $1.5 billion in aid from the US to Pakistan, spread across five years.

The military has expressed strong objection and deep concern over the conditions imposed by the bill. It has also come under attack outside parliament.

So will the Pakistani military offensive go ahead? Sources in the area seem to think it may well be delayed.