2 soldiers killed in roadside blast in Pak

At least two soldiers were killed and three others injured today when an improvised explosive devise (IED) planted by terrorists targeted a security forces convoy in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region.

A military spokesman said the bombs planted by terrorists killed 2 soldiers and wounded three others near Nosher Fort on the border of North Waziristan.

Police personnel and rescue teams reached the site of the incident and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital.

The area was cordoned off as search operation went underway.