- ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of militants attacked a checkpoint in a northwest Pakistani district along the border on Friday, killing 14 security troops and injuring seven others in a show of insurgents’ continued strength despite army offensives against them.
The fighting took place in Lower Dir on Thursday, where Pakistan’s army has staged operations in recent years.
Initially, officials said the clashes took place late Thursday and into Friday.
The official did not give any details of how many militants, if any, may have died in the clashes.
