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Pakistan army killed 94 militants in Swat region in past week
Ninety four militants were killed in clashes in Pakistan’s north over the last week, Pakistan's army said on Monday.
- Agencies
- Published: 16:46 August 4, 2008
Mingora: Ninety four militants were killed in clashes in Pakistan's north over the last week, Pakistan's army said on Monday.
A senior official said the military also lost 14 soldiers in the fighting in the northwestern Swat valley.
"Ninety-four militants and 14 security officials, including three staffers of the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) have been killed in the fighting," Brigadier Zia Bodla told reporters in Swat.
At least 25 civilians and eight policemen have also been killed as renewed violence has gripped the town since late July, officials said.
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