The Operation Rah-e-Nijat was a strategic offensive military operation by the unified command of Pakistan Armed Forces against the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and their extremist allies in the South Waz
The Pakistan Armed Forces fought the war in open green plains and dry high mountains.
During the conflict, the JF-17 was deployed for the first time after their induction into the Pakistan Air Force.
M114 howitzer from the Pakistan Army Artillery Corps played pivotal role by giving dominance to the Pakistan Army's ground troops against terrorists occupying high altitude.
PAF F-16s were also committed to the fighting.
The Second Battle of Swat, also known as Operation Rah-e-Rast, was a sub-operation of Operation Black Thunderstorm which began in May 2009 and involved the Pakistan Army and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan
Pakistani soldier checking a militant hideout in swat