In Pakistan, security forces have retaken a police station captured by militants in the remote north-western Bannu district on Sunday, December 18. <br />''<br />''Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said all the hostages were freed. All thirty-three hostage-takers have been killed. Mr. Asif said two special forces also lost their lives, while 10 to 15 members of the military were injured. <br />''Local media said the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has confirmed that it was behind the attack.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />