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by alephnerd·3y ago·view on hn ↗
Especially because the lithium deposits are concentrated in Logar province, which other Pakhtuns stereotype as hicks (which is saying something). It's also adjacent to ISKP's and Pakistani Taliban's heartland - Waziristan and Kohat.
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There are a lot of Pak Army facilities in Kohat and a major road tunnel important for Belt and Road stuff, it’s hardly BFE.
Makes sense!

Ik there was always a military presence in Kohat Agency since the British era (Battle of Saranghai for example) but was there a significant increase in presence in the leadup to Zarb-e-Azb, or were levels maintained?

Saragarhi?
I misspelled Saragarhi.

It was a garrison slightly north of Thal. I think it was renamed Fort Gulistan after the 3rd Anglo-Afghan War.