'Former Pakistan Taliban head among 50 killed in military operations'

Wali, alias Toofan, earlier headed the ‘fidayeen squad'.  

Pakistani combat jets had pounded militant bases in the North Waziristan, including the home of Taliban commander Adnan Rashid in retaliation for a string of deadly attacks on security forces.

The operation by air force jets took many by surprise.  

This was the first time the air force resorted to air strikes in North Waziristan since a ceasefire was finalised with local Taliban chiefs in 2007.

Meanwhile, Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer said no military operation is being carried out in North Waziristan.

Talking to mediapersons in Wah Cantonment today, he said political and military leadership have unanimity of views with regard to the strategy on Taliban.