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'Militants die' in Pakistan clash

Source: BBC

Pakistani troops have killed four militants in the Bajaur tribal district near the Afghan border, the army says.

The clash started when militants attacked a security post in the Nawagai area, a military official told the BBC.

This is the first clash in the area since 23 February when a senior Taleban leader announced a unilateral truce.

The military began its operation in Bajaur last August and has used it as proof of its commitment to tackle the Taleban in the restive north-west.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7931800.stm

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