Miranshah - The death toll from Pakistani air strikes on militant hideouts in the North Waziristan tribal district reached 60 on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the military.
“As per reports so far, 60 hardcore terrorists including some of the important commanders and foreigners were also killed in the strikes and around 30 were injured,” the statement said.
An AFP reporter in the district said helicopter gunships and ground troops were pounding targets in and around the town of Mir Ali and tribesmen had been ordered to evacuate. - Sapa-AFP