Taliban militants attacked a military check post in Pakistan's tribal area, killing four soldiers. About 20 militants, armed with rockets and guns, attacked the Matak post in Bajaur district near the Afghan border overnight. Local administration officials said first they lobbed several rockets and then approached the post and opened fire with automatic weapons. The sudden assault killed four troops and left two wounded. Officials said soldiers retaliated, killing six Taliban militants and wounding four others. Militants have recently stepped up activity in Bajaur, a tribal area along the Afghan border.