Kabul, Jumada I 29, 1432, May 3, 2011, SPA (SPA) - Afghan and NATO forces have killed at least 25 Taliban militants in north-eastern Afghanistan, a senior official said Tuesday. The NATO-led forces started the ground and air operations in the north-eastern province of Nooristan on Monday, provincial governor Jamaluddin Badr was quoted as saying by the German Press Agency "DPA". "According to our initial reports, at least 25 militants among whom were foreign fighters were killed in Bargmatal district, which borders Pakistan," Badr said. --SPA 13:44 LOCAL TIME 10:44 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/889298