'Drone attack' kills top militant in Pakistan

A close ally of a senior militant has been killed in a suspected US drone attack in Pakistan’s tribal region, intelligence officials have revealed.

'Drone attack' kills top militant in Pakistan

A close ally of a senior militant has been killed in a suspected US drone attack in Pakistan’s tribal region, intelligence officials have revealed.

The aircraft fired six missiles at a vehicle in South Waziristan, killing five people including Khan Mohammed, also known as Sathai, the deputy leader of a group of militants headed by Maulvi Nazir.

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