Security forces are conducting operations against extremist elements in Orakzai Agency and have killed hundreds of Taliban associated with different sections of banned outfits.—File Photo

KALAYA: A militant shot dead the head of a local pro-government militia in the Kalaya area of the northwestern Orakzai tribal region, near the Afghanistan border, security officials said.  

Officials added that the attacker was killed in a firefight after being surrounded by Pakistani forces patrolling the area.

The Pakistan military is conducting operations against militant groups in Orakzai, and dozens have been killed in fierce fighting in recent weeks.

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