9 militants killed in clashes with Pakistani troops in North Waziristan

ISLAMABAD: Nine militants and two soldiers were killed during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in the North Waziristan district of Pakistan on Saturday night, Pakistan army said in a statement released on Sunday.
“Security forces conducted the IBO on credible information about the presence of terrorists in the Khaisura and Dossali areas of North Waziristan district late [on Saturday] night...an exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces,” the statement said, adding that five troops were also injured in the process.
During the IBO, the troops also recovered weapons and ammunition from the area.
North Waziristan is one of seven former semi-autonomous tribal regions in Pakistan and was once dubbed the hub of militancy. However, it’s relatively peaceful now following a series of army operations since 2014 to eliminate terrorists.
Last week, militants attacked a Pakistani army security post in North Waziristan, resulting in the deaths of a soldier and five insurgents.