In Pakistan, at least eight militants were killed in a US missile strike today in the restive tribal area bordering Afghanistan. A security official said, the strike took place in Hamzoni village of north Waziristan tribal district that harbours many Taliban and Al Queda linked militants. Reports say, US drones fired five missiles on two militants vehicles around 7.15 this morning. In another incident, one person was killed when a powerful blast occurred in Satellite Town of Quetta city today. More details are awaited.