Reports have erupted about constant firing between Pakistani and Afghan security forces along the border.
The Foreign Office on Friday indirectly acknowledged border clashes between Pakistan and Taliban forces, saying the country stands ready to defend itself against any threat to its security and sovereignty.
There have been reports of sporadic clashes between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban forces over the past three days. There was no official word from either side about the cause of the clashes.
However, sources said the clashes were triggered by unprovoked firing from the Afghan side. There were casualties on both sides but Islamabad and Kabul remained tight lipped.
From the Afghan sides, local media has claimed the killing of at least 7 persons in these cross-border firings in Paktia province.
