At least six Pakistani soldiers were killed on Wednesday after militants attacked a checkpost in the country’s lawless tribal northwest.

At least six Pakistani soldiers were killed on Wednesday after militants attacked a checkpost in the country's lawless tribal northwest.

Dozens of militants armed with rockets and grenades stormed the checkpost in Surang Baba Ziarat village, around 30 kilometers north of Wana, the main town of South Waziristan tribal district, a senior security official in Peshawar told AFP.

Six soldiers have been confirmed killed in the clashes and seven injured, the official said, adding that the toll was likely to rise.
Ten militants were killed, he said.

A second security official confirmed the militant death toll but said nine security personnel were killed.