Pakistan Army Waziristan Offensive: 350,000 Displaced -- BBC
Some 350,000 people have been displaced since the start of an army offensive against militants in Pakistan's North Waziristan a week ago, officials say.
Long lines of buses and lorries are reported waiting in intense heat for security clearance to enter the nearest town of Bannu.
There are fears the refugees could spread polio, as many of the displaced children have not been vaccinated.
The offensive began after a deadly attack on Karachi airport.
The attack was claimed by an Uzbek militant group and the Pakistani Taliban.
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More News On The Pakistani Military Offensive In North Waziristan
Pakistan Says Hundreds of Thousands Flee North Waziristan -- WSJ
Pakistanis Flee North Waziristan -- VOA
More Than 300,000 Pakistanis Flee Embattled North Waziristan Tribal Region -- VICE News
Pakistani military claims 257 'terrorists,' 0 civilians killed in North Waziristan offensive -- Long War Journal
Amidst exodus, fresh air raids kill 30 militants -- Express Tribune
30 more terrorists killed in NWA, Khyber Agency strikes -- Daily Times
Zarb-i-Azb: Ground assault delayed -- DAWN
Aid agencies ramp up as hundreds of thousands flee Pakistani airstrikes -- Radio Australia
Aid Scarce as Pakistanis Flee Conflict -- NYT
Significance of North Waziristan operation -- Tariq Osman Hyder, Gulf News
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