Operation Zarb-e-Azb was a joint military offensive launched by the Pakistan Armed Forces on June 15, 2014 against militant groups in North Waziristan, including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. The operation aimed to counter militancy in the wake of a deadly attack on Karachi's airport for which TTP claimed responsibility. Over 30,000 Pakistani soldiers conducted intelligence-led operations, destroying militant hideouts and infrastructure. The operation received widespread political and public support and helped displace militants, though 82 soldiers were killed and hundreds injured.