ORAKZAI:
In the latest incident 5 militants were killed during clashes with security forces in lower Orakzai.
The battle took place in Sanghra and Mushtni Mela areas as security forces advanced towards militant hideouts.
Sources reveal that 5 militants were killed, but security casualties have not been determined so far.
Also in upper Orakzai, a basic health unit in the Akhoon Kot Mamozai area was destroyed by militants.
The operation against militancy continued in the northwest of the country where 5 militants were gunned down by the security forces.