Pak's Kurram military post attacked by Taliban

January 31, 2012 16:15

At least eight soldiers and 25 militants were killed today in a skirmish that began after scores of Taliban fighters attacked a military post in the restive Kurram tribal region of northwest Pakistan, which has witnessed fierce clashes in recent days. Twenty-five soldiers were injured in the fighting in Jogi area of Kurram Agency, officials were quoted as saying by the Pakistani media. Over 100 militants attacked the post at around midnight.

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