Sir: Pakistani security forces have taken control of the entire Sipah and Akkakhel areas in Tirah valley after flushing out Lashkar-i-Islam activists. This is a great achievement of the security forces during the ongoing Khyber-II military operation against the joint forces of the outlawed Lashkar-e-Islam and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The forces also pressed their ground advance towards TTP-controlled Kukikhel areas in the valley with fierce ground battles in Dwa Thoe and Zarmanza areas of Kukikhel. It seems that the fall of Kukikhel is imminent as it has been surrounded from all sides and the militants will have no option but to surrender. Many security offensives were frustrated in the past but now with the launch of Khyber-I and Khyber-II, the security forces are making great strides in recovering areas that have long been under the militants’ control. This is a huge success for the nation and will boost the morale of our security forces as well as the citizens. We are now on the path to overcoming terrorism once and for all. AMJAD KHAN Via Email