Doha: The Pakistani army announced today the killing of three militants during a military operation in the Sambaza area of Zhob district of southwestern Balochistan province.

According to Qatar News Agency, the latest operation follows a 'successful' offensive conducted on August 7 and 9 in the same area, which resulted in the elimination of 47 militants. With today's action, the total number of militants killed in both operations has risen to 50, it said.