Over 50 terrorists mostly Uzbeks killed in NWA air strikes: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Pakistani Jets conducted aerial strikes in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan killing at least 50 terrorists according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) wing of the Pakistan Army.

According to an ISPR press release the airstrike was conducted at about 0130 hours on Sunday. The report adds that the strike was carried on intelligence about terrorist hideouts in Degan, Datta Khel, NWA.

Following confirmed reports about the presence of foreign and local terrorists involved in the Karachi Airport attack, Pakistani Jets targeted the hideouts as well an ammunition dump.

While the ISPR confirms over 50 terrorists were killed in the strike, a foreign news agency has reported the number to be as high as 150.


The political administration confirms a curfew remains enforced in NWA and all exit/entry roads are closed.