Militants kill six Pakistani soldiers during a shootout in the country’s northwest

Six Pakistani soldiers and six militants were killed in a shootout in North Waziristan, while two more militants were eliminated in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Meanwhile, Islamabad remains under lockdown for a second day with suspended cell services and blocked entry points to prevent rallies supporting imprisoned ex-leader Imran Khan. Despite the restrictions, Khan’s supporters are attempting to reach the capital, while his party plans a rally in Lahore.READ FULL