Afghanistan, Dec. 16 -- Pakistan's military killed seven TTP militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, escalating tensions with Kabul as allegations of cross-border support for insurgents intensify.
The Pakistan Army reported that seven militants from the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed during a firefight in Kolaji, Dera Ismail Khan district. Security forces also suffered casualties, though official numbers have not been released. The operation targeted militants involved in multiple prior attacks.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari hailed the success of the operation, emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to eliminating terrorism. The TTP has not responded publicly to the operation.
Meanwhile, Islamabad alleges ...