Overview

• The attack in North Waziristan killed five soldiers in a truck bombing and two officers in the ensuing shootout.
• Six attackers, some wearing suicide vests, were killed by troops responding to the incident.
• The Pakistani military is conducting a clearance operation in the area, reaffirming its commitment to combating terrorism.
• Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and honored the martyred troops.
• The incident highlights a rise in attacks in recent months, many claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, amid strained relations with the Afghan Taliban.