Suicide attack in Pakistan kills 13 soldiers; 14 suspected terrorists killed in response.

A suicide attack in North Waziristan, Pakistan, killed 13 Pakistani soldiers and injured three civilians when a vehicle exploded near a military convoy. Security forces responded with an operation that resulted in the deaths of 14 suspected terrorists. Authorities blamed India-backed militants for the attack and vowed to continue operations against terrorism. President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and honored the fallen soldiers.