Thursday, August 30, 2012

Heavy Fighting Reported Between Pakistani Troops And Militants

Fighting Between Militants, Troops Rages In Pakistan -- Voice of America

Pakistani officials say at least eight militants have been killed in northwest Pakistan, as security forces continue to target militant hideouts.

Fighting continued for another day in the Bajaur tribal agency Thursday. The day before, authorities said at least three soldiers and six militants were killed in clashes there.

Meanwhile, senior Pakistani intelligence officials, who did not give their names, confirmed to the Associated Press that a top commander of the militant Haqqani network, Badruddin Haqqani, was killed last week in a U.S. drone strike in the North Waziristan tribal agency.

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More News On Continued Fighting Between Pakistani Forces And Militants

Pakistan army kills 18 militants as fighting rages -- Reuters
Taliban militants attack Pakistani army post near Afghan border, kill 8 soldiers -- Washington Post/AP
Taliban attack on Pakistan border checkpoint kills 8 soldiers -- CNN
Eight soldiers killed in Pakistan checkpost attack -- AFP
Taliban Kill at Least 8 Pakistani Soldiers in Ambush -- New York Times

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