MIR ALI: Security forces and militants observed an unofficial daylong ceasefire in North Waziristan on Wednesday to allow civilians to move to safer places, treat the wounded and bury the dead, local officials said. “There was an undeclared ceasefire on Wednesday, as no major clash took place around Mir Ali,” officials said on condition of anonymity. A military statement said: “Militants and locals have brought a jirga to military authorities in Miranshah and deliberations are on.” The respite allowed the aggrieved families to bury their dead, who they said were killed in Tuesday’s air strikes in Ippi, Khedherkehl and Khushali Torikhel villages. The military said only militants were targeted. Military sources added that Arab Qaeda fighters were leading the local militants in attacks on security forces.