A US drone strike earlier killed at least six militants in Shawal.
The strike targeted a Taliban compound in North Waziristan, one of seven semi-autonomous tribal districts that border Afghanistan and a hub for al Qaeda and Taliban militants since the early 2000s.
“A US drone fired two missiles at a compound and vehicle in Shawal area of North Waziristan, killing six terrorists,” a senior security official told the media, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Another security official confirmed the strike and casualties.
Recent drone attacks by the US have raised speculation that Washington and Islamabad are coordinating their military efforts, as the Pak army is also conducting its massive Zerb-e-Azb military operation against terrorists in the same area.
