Intelligence officials told media that Military forces have already been carrying out the crackdowns in Orakzai Agency to take out militants. As soon as the South Waziristan operation moved ahead to its successful completion government hinted this operation as the next effort in order to maintain peace in problem areas of Pakistan. Orakzai Agency is believed to be safe heaven for Hakimullah Mehsud and other militant groups working against people and interests of the Pakistan.