2 soldiers killed in terrorist attack in NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, April 26– Two soldiers were killed when terrorists targeted security forces in South Waziristan district of Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an army statement said on Tuesday. The troops responded promptly following the attack. “Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave…

ISLAMABAD, April 26 (Xinhua) — Two soldiers were killed when terrorists targeted security forces in South Waziristan district of Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an army statement said on Tuesday.

The troops responded promptly following the attack. During an intense exchange of fire, two soldiers of the Pakistani army lost their lives, the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in the statement.

Area clearance is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area, said the ISPR statement.

“Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” it added. Enditem