3 Pakistani soldiers killed in Waziristan

At least three Pakistani soldiers have been killed and several others wounded in two separate roadside bombings in northwestern Pakistan.

The first blast occurred in the town of Jandola in South Waziristan on Saturday shortly after Pakistani ground troops, backed by fighter jets and helicopter gunships, rolled into the restive region to launch what they call a ground attack on militant strongholds.

One soldier was killed and two others wounded after the roadside bomb exploded near their military vehicle in Jandola.

The second bomb went off near another military convoy in the North Waziristan tribal region, killing two soldiers and wounding four others. The vehicle was completely destroyed.

Pakistani officials blame pro-Taliban militants for the attacks. Over the past two weeks, more than 170 people have been killed in militant attacks across the country.