The Pakistani Taliban ambushed and killed at least 12 soldiers in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, reported local government and security officials.


Pakistan: 12 Pak soldiers dead after Taliban ambush in South Waziristan 

Seven Pakistan Army soldiers and five terrorists have been killed during an intelligence-based operation in the Asman Manza area of South Waziristan, the military's media wing said on Wednesday.

7 Pakistan Army soldiers, 5 terrorists killed in South Waziristan

In a terrorist attack on a security post, four soldiers and as many insurgents were killed in a shootout that ensued the attack in a former Taliban stronghold in a tribal district in northwest Pakistan on Friday.

Militants attack security post, kill 4 soldiers in Pakistan

This comes after reports were received about some alleged anti-state gatherings being held in the area.

Public gatherings, rallies banned in South Waziristan

No group immediately claimed responsibility, but Islamic militants have long operated along the porous border.

Gunmen kill 4 in northwestern Pakistan along Afghan border