Pakistan attack kills four troops

Islamabad, 26 Oct-(ANA)-Taliban militants attacked a military checkpost in Pakistan's tribal area, killing four soldiers, officials said.

The attack comes as troops continue their operation in the South Waziristan region. The army on Saturday captured the key Taliban town of Kotkai.

Meanwhile, schools have reopened in Punjab and Sindh provinces a week after they were closed fearing attacks.

But in the North West Frontier Province they remain closed because of the security threat.

About 20 militants, armed with rockets and guns, attacked the Matak post in Bajaur district near the Afghan border overnight, officials said.

"First they lobbed several rockets and then approached the post and opened fire with automatic weapons," AFP news agency quoted local administration official Ghulam Saidullah as saying. (ANA)

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