Afghanistan, Jan. 16 -- Pakistan's military said its forces killed 13 militants in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this week as clearance efforts continue.
Pakistan's military said its forces killed 13 militants during two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this week.
The military said the operations, conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday, targeted members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). One operation in the Bannu district resulted in eight militants killed after heavy clashes with security forces, the army said.
Another operation in the Kurram district killed five more militants in an exchange of fire, according to the military. Security officials said clearance operations are ongoing to eliminate any remaining...