DHAKA: The US has resumed its drones programme in Pakistan, with two strikes on militant strongholds in the North Waziristan tribal region overnight.

Officials say at least three militants were killed with reports of 16 dead.

It come days after militants attacked Karachi international airport, killing 39 people, including 10 attackers, reports BBC.

Washington agreed to suspend its drones programme in December to allow Islamabad to pursue peace talks with the Pakistani Taliban (TTP).

But pressure has been mounting on the Pakistani authorities to launch a ground offensive on the region amid a breakdown in peace talks. 

BDST: 1018 HRS, JUN 12, 2014