Afghan government has appreciated Pakistan for launching operation against Taliban and al-Qaida militants in South Waziristan's tribal area bordering Afghanistan, a local newspaper reported Sunday, Xinhua reported.

    Quoting Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman General Zahir Azimi, the Daily Outlook said that Afghanistan welcomed launching ground offensive against militants in South Waziristan.

    Azimi, according to the newspaper, noted that Waziristan operation was an example of cooperation by Pakistan in war on terror.

    Pakistan, in the wake of recent increase of suicide bombings, which have left over 100 dead, kicked off a major offensive against Taliban and al-Qaida hideouts in South Waziristan since Saturday.