'Militant' killed, another held in North Waziristan.

NORTH WAZIRISTAN -- A key militant commander was killed and another involved in suicide attacks against security forces was arrested during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out by security forces in the district on Sunday, officials said.

They said security forces also recovered a motorcycle with 20 kilogrammes of explosives.

Officials said security forces launched the first IBO in Dirdoni area of Miramshah following information about presence of some militants in the area. They said an exchange of fire took place...

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