At least eight militants were shot dead by security forces in Pakistan's Karachi city.
On Saturday night, troops from the Pakistan Rangers and the counter-terror police department surrounded a building in Karachi where the terrorists were hiding, leading to a shootout, reports Efe news.
Rangers spokesperson Major Qambar Raza: "Five terrorists were killed and three were seriously injured. The injured terrorists died when they were taken to the hospital."
Two police officers and a Ranger were injured in the operation. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were seized from the building.
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