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June 11, 2008

10 Pakistani Soldiers Killed on Afghan Border 
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Officials say the incident occurred late Tuesday in the Mohmand tribal
region 
Pakistani military officials say at least 10 Pakistani soldiers have
been killed during a clash and airstrike at the Afghan border.

The officials say the incident occurred late Tuesday in the Mohmand
tribal region. They say fighting broke out as militants tried
infiltrating into Afghanistan. Details are still sketchy.

Troops from both countries as well as U.S.-led and NATO forces based in
Afghanistan have been fighting Taliban militants in the border region.

Some information for this report was provided by AFP and Reuters.


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