Airstrikes in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan tribal region have killed at least 50 people.
Officials tell VOA the Pakistani military targeted confirmed militant hideouts Wednesday in Mir Ali and Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan near the Afghan border.
Officials speaking to the media did not disclose names, but said important terrorist commanders were among those killed in the strikes.
Independent verification of the death toll is difficult as journalists are not allowed to enter the area.
North Waziristan is a known stronghold of the Taliban and other militants linked to al-Qaeda.