Pakistani forces kill 40 militants in bombardments

Pakistani fighter jets on Thursday killed 43 militants in North Waziristan where the security forces are battling the militants in rugged mountains, the army said. Aerial bombing has been increased in recent days and death toll of the militants has reached nearly 200 this week. “Twenty eight terrorists were killed in Gharlamai and 15 terrorists […]

Pakistani fighter jets on Thursday killed 43 militants in North Waziristan where the security forces are battling the militants in rugged mountains, the army said.
Aerial bombing has been increased in recent days and death toll of the militants has reached nearly 200 this week.
“Twenty eight terrorists were killed in Gharlamai and 15 terrorists were killed in Shawal area in North Waziristan in precise aerial strikes,” the military said in a statement.
The security forces have increased bombing of the militants’ positions following a suicide attack that killed Punjab Home Minister and 18 other people on Sunday.