25 militants, eight civilians killed in two troubled regions of Pakistan

Sixteen militants have been killed over bombardment carried out by fighter jets here on Thursday.

Security forces fighter planes pounded militants’ hideouts in various parts of Peuchar and Shor in Matta tehsil, killing 16 more militants.

Meanwhile, eight people were killed and several others injured when mortar shells hit several houses in Alam Gunj area of Khawazakhel in Swat. The death toll may rise, sources said.

Sources said that some unknown miscreants shot dead local politician in Matta whereas Kanju-Kabal Road remained closed for fourth consecutive day.

Unknown persons blew up six barber shops in Mangora. In Kabal, security forces operation entered into 13th day.

Meanwhile, unknown persons blew up six barber shops in Mangora. In Kabal, security forces operation entered into 13th day.

Security forces killed nine militants during operation in Bajaur Agency on Thursday.

Sources said security forces pounded militants positions in Mamoon tehsil of Bajaur Agency. Jets were also used for bombardment. Nine militants including seven Uzbek nationals were killed during action. Meanwhile, security forces targeting militants’ hideouts in Zorbandar, Sabagai and Nao areas of Nawagai from Agency headquarters Khar. According to reports, several hideouts have been destroyed during shelling.