Islamabad, August 10 (QNA) - Pakistan's security forces announced the killing of five militants belonging to banned groups, in the Panjgur area of Balochistan on Monday.

The security forces also confiscated the militants' weapons during the intelligence-based operation.

For years, Pakistani forces have been carrying out security operations against armed groups active in the border and mountainous areas in the north-west and south-west of the country. (QNA)