Rebel chief killed in SW Pakistan
From correspondents in Quetta
August 27, 2006
PAKISTANI security forces killed tribal rebel chieftain Nawab Akbar Bugti in an operation in restive Baluchistan province, the country's information minister overnight.
"I can confirm that Akbar Bugti was killed in the operation," Mohammad Ali Durrani said.
"Further details are coming and we cannot confirm any other information."
At least 25 commandos and more than 30 tribal insurgents were also killed in fighting near Dera Bugti town, close to a mountain hideout where Mr Bugti was sheltering, security officials said.