Air strikes kill 33 militants in north Pakistan

At least 33 suspected militants were killed in fresh air strikes by Pakistani jets and gunship helicopters in North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan on Monday, said military.
A statement by media wing of Pakistan military, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, "In two different aerial engagements in North Waziristan today, nine terrorist hideouts were destroyed killing a total of 33 terrorists." The strikes took place in the Datta Khel and Gharlamai districts of the remote tribal region.
The strikes were part of the ongoing military operation "Zarb-i-Azb" in the tribal region against the local and foreign militants since June 15 following a deadly attack at the international airport in Karachi city.