TTP deputy chief killed in air attack

PESHAWAR - Gunship helicopters on Thursday targeted two vehicles in Inayat Kali, Bajaur Agency, killing eight to ten militants, including Deputy Chief of the Tehreek Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Maulvi Faqir Muhammad, a high-ranking official confirmed to TheNation.

In another report received from Parachinar, Kurram Agency, at least 18 persons were reportedly killed and score others injured as result of fierce fighting erupted among the different tribes. The tribes, which were at war with each others, included Bagzai, Sarokhel, Anzri, Balishkhel, Khwar Kaly, Sangeena, Kundizar, Karman and Paiwar.