Pakistan has ordered its military to carry out an offensive against the Pakistani Taliban leader in the north-west of the country, an official says.
Provincial governor Owais Ahmad Ghani said troops had been told to eliminate Baitullah Mehsud and his fighters.
Mr Ghani did not say when the operation would begin, but he suggested that it was imminent.
Baitullah Mehsud's group are reported to be behind a string of attacks in Pakistan in recent weeks.
Mr Ghani told reporters in Islamabad: "Baitullah Mehsud is the root cause of all evils."
He has been accused of involvement in the death of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto - an accusation he denies.
He is also believed to be linked to attacks over the border in Afghanistan.
Provincial governor Owais Ahmad Ghani said troops had been told to eliminate Baitullah Mehsud and his fighters.
Mr Ghani did not say when the operation would begin, but he suggested that it was imminent.
Baitullah Mehsud's group are reported to be behind a string of attacks in Pakistan in recent weeks.
Mr Ghani told reporters in Islamabad: "Baitullah Mehsud is the root cause of all evils."
He has been accused of involvement in the death of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto - an accusation he denies.
He is also believed to be linked to attacks over the border in Afghanistan.
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