25 militants killed by Pakistani security forces

Source: Xinhua | 01-02-2008 17:00

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani security forces have killed some 25 al Qaida-linked militants in a fighting in the South Waziristan region near Afghan border, the military said on Wednesday.

The fighting took place late Tuesday in South Waziristan where Taliban and al-Qaida-linked militants are operating, said army spokesman Maj. Gen. Waheed Arshad.

He said no casualties on the side of security forces.

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