Pakistan: Six soldiers killed in Waziristan gunbattle

Peshawar [Pakistan], May 5 (ANI): Six soldiers and three militants were killed during a gunbattle in North Waziristan, near the Pak-Afghan border, the military's media wing confirmed on Thursday, Dawn reported.

The security forces had launched an operation on the intelligence reports about the presence of militants in the area, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Security forces claimed to have killed