Pakistani airstrikes kill 30 militants near Afghan border: officialsMay 21, 2014 - 11:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pakistani officials said military jet fighters and gunship helicopters have killed nearly 30 militants in a tribal region near the Afghan border, according to the Associated Press. A Pakistani military officer and two intelligence officials said that the airstrikes were carried out on Wednesday in North Waziristan. All three spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. Local residents, speaking anonymously for fear for their safety, said the strikes also killed several civilians.The AP said, the claims could not be independently verified. The lawless tribal area is off limits to foreign journalist and the Pakistani army didn't release any statements. Waziristan is part of Pakistan's tribal region, which is home to local and al Qaeda-linked foreign militants who have been waging a bloody war against the state, killing thousands of people. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |