7 Pakistani militants eliminated in Tirah airstrike

KABUL border.

The news site Dawn.Com, quoting unnamed security officials, said military jets the rebel hideouts in the Tirah valley of Khyber Agency

Home to the Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP), Lashkar-i-Islam and other outlawed groups, the northwestern valley has witnessed a series of air raids in recent months.

Last week, more than 130 rebels were killed in a similar air blitz. The Tirah-based fighters also cross the border to stage attacks inside Afghanistan.

PAN Monitor/mud