Pakistan, May 20 -- At least 18 militants, including a commander, were killed during a violent clash between two rival armed groups in the central region of Kurram District, according to police officials.

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The incident took place in the Manato Kamran Khel area of Central Kurram, where armed groups led by commanders Kazim and Mumtaz Imti allegedly engaged in a fierce exchange of fire. Authorities said both sides used heavy weapons during the confrontation, resulting in significant casualties.

Police officials confirmed that commander Mumtaz Imti was among those killed in the clash. The bodies of the deceased militants were later recovered from the area, while local tri...