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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

"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

North Waziristan served as safe haven for Islamic militants for decades until the military carried out a massive operation there and other tribal regions along the Afghan border in recent years.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2023

Although the army says it has cleared North Waziristan of militants, occasional attacks and shootouts continue, raising concerns that the Pakistani Taliban are regrouping in the area.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 2023

In Chitral and Waziristan they fought side by side.

From The Unveiling of Lhasa by Edmund Candler

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