Pakistani army soldiers killed at least 12 suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban defectors in an operation in a mountainous tribal area along the Afghan border and arrested 12 others. According to military officials, the soldiers moved towards South Waziristan early Thursday morning, supported by attack helicopters, after learning that militants had entered the area from Afghanistan. Journalists accompanying military officials at the battle scene saw four bodies under a blanket. Officials stated that four other bodies remained at the location where they were killed. Meanwhile, in Washington, Zafarullah Jamali, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, participated in a closed meeting with members of the U.S. House of Representatives International Relations Committee on Thursday. He met with President Bush at the White House on Wednesday.
Pakistani Army Soldiers Kill 12 Suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban Defectors
Pakistani army soldiers conducted an operation in South Waziristan, killing 12 suspected militants from Al-Qaeda and the Taliban while arresting another 12. This operation comes amid ongoing concerns about cross-border militancy from Afghanistan. The event highlights Pakistan's military efforts to combat terrorism and its diplomatic engagement with the U.S.
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📰 What Happened
Pakistani army soldiers killed 12 suspected militants in South Waziristan near Afghan border.
- Pakistani army soldiers attack suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban defectors
- Pakistani army soldiers arrest suspected militants
- Zafarullah Jamali meeting U.S. House of Representatives International Relations Committee
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The operation underscores the persistent threat of Al-Qaeda and Taliban elements in the region.
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