Islamabad, January 29 (QNA) - Pakistani security forces announced Thursday the killing of three militants during a military operation in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the northwest of the country.

Local authorities reported that security forces killed three militants during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu district.

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari reiterated Islamabad's determination to continue the war against terrorism until it is completely eradicated.

A few days ago, the Pakistani army announced the killing of three militants during a security operation in Panjgur district of Balochistan province in the southwest of the country.

This reflects the recent escalation of military operations against militant strongholds, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces.(QNA)