Militants attack Pakistani military convoy in North Waziristan, seven soldiers along with four insurgents were killed in the shootout
Daesh terror group's regional affiliate also has a presence in the area and has claimed to carry out some attacks in the past.
Friday's statement from the military said the ambush took place on Thursday in North Waziristan, a district in the volatile northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Daesh terror group's regional affiliate also has a presence in the area and has claimed to carry out some attacks there in the past.The latest violence comes as Pakistan’s military said on Thursday that 128 militants have been killed since January in the region bordering Afghanistan. The military acknowledged that nearly 100 soldiers have been killed in militant attacks during the same period.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Attorney likens Patrick Lyoya 'execution'' to Russian atrocities in UkraineCivil Rights attorney Ben Crump compared the unarmed 26-year-old's death to Ukrainian civilians being killed by Russian soldiers.
Read more »
Mark Estrada Gets 50 Years to Life In 2015 Murder Of Hayward Police Sgt. Scott LungerA man was sentenced Thursday morning to 50 years to life for killing Hayward Police Sgt. Scott Lunger nearly seven years ago.
Read more »
How ‘Halo’ Humanizes Master Chief Via His Relationships and Backstory'Halo' is exploring what forged the super-soldier known as Master Chief into the person he is.
Read more »
U.S. congratulates Sharif on becoming new Pakistani prime ministerThe United States on Wednesday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on becoming Pakistan's new prime minister following the ouster of his predecessor in a parliamentary no-confidence vote, with the top U.S. diplomat reaffirming the 'value' of the relationship between the two nations.
Read more »
Meet Noah Scott, The Wig Maker Behind Ariana Grande And Nicki Minaj’s Perfect HairMeet Noah Scott, the wig maker behind Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj's perfect hair.
Read more »
The Black Keys’ ‘Wild Child’ Reigns on Adult Alternative Airplay ChartThe Black Keys reach No. 1 on Billboard‘s AdultAlternativeAirplay chart with “Wild Child.”
Read more »