Islamabad - Pakistani security forces on Saturday killed at least six rebels in the violence-hit Bajaur tribal district near the Afghan frontier, media reports said.

Jets from the air force strafed fortified hideouts in Mamund and Chaharmang areas that were being combed by ground troops to mop up pockets of resistance.

Several insurgents were also wounded in the bombing raids, the private DawnNews television channel said, citing official sources.

Bajaur is seen as a safe haven for al-Qaeda and Taliban militants who use the porous border to infiltrate into Afghanistan and attack US-led international forces.

London, Nov 15 : Pakistan has accused the United States of pushing it closer to bankruptcy by witholding up to 1 billion dollar in aid in military contributions despite the country’s efforts to fight terrorism.

Pakistan’s crucial role in the US-led war on terror has not been reflected in US revenue transfers at a time when Islamabad is desperately seeking an International Monetary Fund bailout; The Telegraph quoted a senior official Shaukat Tarin, as saying.

Islamabad, Nov 15 : President of PML-Q Chaudhry Shujaat Husain has said that the election for top party slot would be held in May or June next and any regular member or worker of the party has the right to participate in it.

Talking to a TV channel on Friday, Chaudhry Shujaat said he had presented the amendment in the party’s constitution for bar on more than two terms on top party position, but the amendment does not bar relatives of the sitting party president from taking part in the election.

He said all politicians promoted their relatives in politics and it would not be something new if his cousin was a candidate for PML-Q president, The News reported.

Lahore, Nov 15: Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif has categorically stated that he would not appear before the Supreme Court on November 20 because he did not recognise the legal status of PCO judges.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief the leaders like him would have to stand by their commitments, when asked whether he would appear before the apex court in connection with his disqualification case.

Lahore, Nov 15: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought comments from the Film Censor Board and the Pakistan Culture Ministry on a petition that has challenged the exhibition of Indian films in Pakistan.

Justice Tariq Shamim on Friday directed a Deputy Attorney General to appear before the court on November 17 after seeking instructions from the quarters concerned, the Daily Times reported.

Peshawar, Nov 15 : Pakistan security forces pounded the hideouts of suspected militants and criminals in villages located on the boundary between Peshawar and Mohmand Agency with gunship helicopters and artillery, killing 20 militants and injuring 15 others.

“At least, 20 militants were killed and 10-15 others injured in Badi Koruna, Zarif Koruna, Shno Ghundai, Ayeshakor areas of Shabqadar,” Capital City Police Officer Mohammad Suleman said on Friday.