Pakistan launches air strike on militant camp in S Waziristan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (Reuters) The Pakistan army launched a strike on a militant camp in a tribal area bordering Afghanistan, killing most of the 25-30 militants present, military spokesman Major-General Shaukat Sultan said today.

''The operation was carried out at around 0655 hrs (0725 IST) in Zamzola in South Waziristan, based on information that 25 to 30 miscreants, including foreigners were present there,'' Sultan said.

''I can't tell you the exact number of casualties, but most of them were killed,'' he added. Sultan said helicopters were used in the attack.

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