Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Pakistan's security forces killed 10 militants during two operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military said the operations took place on Thursday. Officials described them as successful counterterrorism actions.

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The first operation occurred in the Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan. Militants attempted to attack security checkposts in the district. However, security forces responded quickly to the assault. They engaged the attackers in a fierce exchange of fire.

According to ISPR, troops killed eight militants during the operation. The military said its forces used precise and ef...