Dozens of Taliban militants have attacked a Pakistani military base, triggering clashes and air strikes that left 25 militants and four soldiers dead.
Saturday's fighting occurred in the Mohmand tribal region along the border with Afghanistan.
Officials say about 50 militants armed with light and heavy weapons launched an attack on an army post there. The military says it responded with precision airstrikes and ground operations that targeted militant bunkers and positions.
It says the operation successfully secured a mountaintop that had been used as a militant stronghold.
Four soldiers were reported killed in the fighting and eight were wounded.
Mohmand is one of several tribal areas where Taliban and al-Qaida-linked militants frequently launch attacks against police and security positions.
Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.
Saturday's fighting occurred in the Mohmand tribal region along the border with Afghanistan.
Officials say about 50 militants armed with light and heavy weapons launched an attack on an army post there. The military says it responded with precision airstrikes and ground operations that targeted militant bunkers and positions.
It says the operation successfully secured a mountaintop that had been used as a militant stronghold.
Four soldiers were reported killed in the fighting and eight were wounded.
Mohmand is one of several tribal areas where Taliban and al-Qaida-linked militants frequently launch attacks against police and security positions.
Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.