Pakistan says its security forces have killed 27 Taleban militants, including two commanders, near the Afghan border. The authorities say 12 would-be suicide bombers were also among the dead in north-western Orakzai province.| Double-plus good! If any of this is actually true ... |
Analysts say Taleban and al-Qaeda have been basing themselves in the lawless tribal areas along the Afghan border, where until recently they were safe from American attack. But in recent months, the US and Pakistani military have been attacking the militants' bases. Local tribal leaders have also taken up arms against the Taleban and al-Qaeda.