The rocket attack on the house of the brother of Waqar Ahmed Khan, a provincial ruling party member, killed the brother, two nephews and five others, Rahim Badshah, a police official, said on Monday.

"Taliban militants attacked the house of the brother of a ruling party MP with rockets," he said.

"Eight people have been killed and four others are injured."

Khan, a member of the Awami National Party, confirmed the casualties. He was not in Swat valley at the time.

Pakistani troops killed up to 35 rebels in valley over the weekend after a suicide bombing and other attacks left seven people dead, including three policemen.

Last year, Maulana Fazlullah, pro-Taliban leader, launched a campaign to ensure the implementation of Islamic law in the region.

Since then, there has been heavy fighting in the region.

Agencies