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The Pakistani and Afghan leaders have discussed regional security amid air strikes against militants in Pakistan's north-west tribal areas. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Afghan President Hamid Karzai held talks by phone, on the second day of Pakistani air raids in North Waziristan. The army said about 170 militants have been killed in the offensive, and at least six soldiers have died. It comes days after a deadly attack on Karachi airport claimed by the Taliban.
Background:
Pakistan and Afghanistan discuss security amid strikes [BBC]
Major Pakistan offensive aims to 'finish off' militants in North Waziristan [CNN World]
