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Waziristan

American  
[wuh-zeer-uh-stahn, -stan] / wəˌzɪər əˈstɑn, -ˈstæn /

noun

  1. a mountainous region in NW Pakistan.


Waziristan British  
/ wəˌzɪərɪˈstɑːn /

noun

  1. a mountainous region of N Pakistan, on the border with Afghanistan

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Indeed, it is difficult to think of any place outside the tribal areas of Afghanistan or Waziristan where the firearm is such a cultural totem.

From Salon Feb. 7, 2026

Dera Ismail Khan is located near South Waziristan, a former militant sanctuary.

From Seattle Times Feb. 4, 2024

"During an intense exchange of fire, six brave soldiers, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom," the army said in a statement, adding that the clash took place in North Waziristan.

From Reuters Aug. 22, 2023

In 2006, he reached an agreement with tribal leaders in the turbulent Waziristan region, where the Taliban and other militant groups had a strong presence.

From New York Times Feb. 5, 2023

In Chitral and Waziristan they fought side by side.

From The Unveiling of Lhasa by Edmund Candler

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