Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- Pakistan's security forces reported killing 17 militants in separate intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations and security sources provided details on the operations. The reported actions took place in several areas on September 17 and 18.

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According to ISPR, six security personnel died when an improvised explosive device exploded during an operation. The military said troops killed 10 militants in separate operations in North Waziristan and Hangu. Authorities identified the militants as members of the group they call Fitna al-Khawarij. The military also alleged links betw...