Pak army kill four militants in raid along Afghan border

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19(AP): Pakistan security forces killed four militants in a shootout during an overnight raid in the country's northwest near the border with Afghanistan, the military said Sunday.

A military statement said security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Khaisoor area of North Waziristan district, where they exchanged fire with militants. It said troops seized weapons and ammunition from the militants' hideout.

The military said one of the most wanted militant commanders, identified by single name of Ibrahim, was among the dead.