Foreigners among 20 killed in Bajaur

Meanwhile, the local residents informed TheNation that militants destroyed the houses of three brothers of a union council Nazim, Jamshid Ali. The militants had also blown up the houses, damaging them partially, a few days earlier. This time militants again targeted the said houses and completely destroyed their remaining parts.

While on the other hand, TTP Swat Chapter Chief Maulana Fazalulah in his FM radio address from an undisclosed location announced general amnesty for those who would disassociate themselves from the government.

He said that the pro-government politicians, senators and advisors have committed heinous crimes by targeting the innocent people on the behest of the United States and these are unpardonable mistakes. However, he added, if they mend their ways, they would be granted amnesty.

He also held government responsible for the shuttered economy of the people.

Moreover, Taliban militants have also asked all mobile companies, having towers in the area, to pay Rs 30,000 per month for each tower and five lacks per month for main server, otherwise they would be blow up their installations.

Meanwhile, the breakdown in power and water supplies have made the life of common men extremely miserable in Mingora and other parts of Swat District. PESCO, which had restored power supply to some the feeders, only providing electricity to Army and official places only.

Monitoring Desk adds: The unmanned planes continue to hover over various parts of North Waziristan, reported a private TV channel on Wednesday.

The drones continued hovered over Dandi, Darpakhel, Ghulam Khan, Saidgai, Hamzoni Tolkhel and Razmak areas in North Waziristan. The tribal people, it is said fired shots at spy planes with light and heavy arms. However, there was no report of any casualties.