ISLAMABAD: At least 15 terrorists were killed
today when Pakistani fighter jets pounded targets in
Pakistan's northwestern tribal region, a day after a brazen
Taliban assault on Karachi airport.
The early morning air strikes were launched at Taliban
hideouts in Tirah valley of Khyber tribal agency.
A military official said that nine hideouts of terrorists
were destroyed near Pak-Aghan border.
"As per initial reports 15 terrorists have been killed," the
official said.
Although military sources said that the death toll could be higher.
The attack came a day after the deadly assault at Karachi
international airport in which 12 security personnel, 8
civilian and 10 terrorists were killed.
The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed
responsibility for the attack.
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