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ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- At least five militants were killed in an
explosion in Pakistani bordering tribal agency on Thursday, said sources.
There were conflicting reports regarding the nature of the explosion.
Security sources told KUNA that a US unmanned drone fired at least two
missiles at a suspected militants' vehicle near Wana headquarters in South
Waziristan tribal agency, bordering Afghanistan.
However, some media reports said that the vehicle hit a remote-controlled
explosive device.
Sources said the attack killed at least five militants including two
foreigners. Sources added that one of the foreigners is said to be of Arab
origin.
The US drone attack came a day after Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said
that his government is considering "a number of options" to counter attacks by
US drones inside its territory.
Despite its limited resources, the Pakistan Air Force on Wednesday
announced that it is capable of intercepting drones but it is for the
government and the political leadership to decide whether to handle the matter
diplomatically or militarily. (end)
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