11 policemen were killed in a clash in northwest Pakistan.
Security sources said at least 11 policemen were killed and 12 others injured during a clash in the Kohat region of northwestern Pakistan.
Mohammad Numan Zaib, spokesman for the Kohat police, said that the gunmen opened fire at the police forces who were about to carry out an activity against illegal gold mining.
This attack took place in Darbokach Jalandar Banda area, between the cities of Kohat and Karak.
Zeib said that five police cars were also set on fire.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has seen a series of attacks against police forces in recent months.