Five 'Punjabi' militants die in clash with Pashtun Taliban

PESHAWAR (Agencies) Five 'Punjabi' militants were killed in a clash with Pashtun Taliban in North Waziristan tribal region on Sunday, intelligence officials said. Officials have blamed Punjabi militants for a spate of major attacks in Punjab in recent months. Many Punjabi militants are believed to have joined with the Pashtun Taliban in the lawless tribal areas in the northwest.

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