The Afghan and Pakistani forces exchanged along the Durand Line for several hours starting late on Sunday afternoon, local officials in Nangarhar said.
The clashes erupted in Goshta district of Nangarhar province around 2:00 pm local time and reportedly continued for several hours.
According to the local officials, the exchange of fire erupted after the Pakistani militia forces attack Anarki area in Goshta district.
A member of the provincial council said the Afghn forces were forced to respond to the heavy fire by the Pakistani forces who were using light and heavy weapons, including artillery fire.
There are no reports if the clashes resulted to any death or injuries on the two sides with the main motive behind the clash yet to be ascertained.
Provincial governor spokesman Ataullah Khogyani confirmed the incident but he did not disclose further information in this regard.
This comes as a similar incident took place between the Afghan and Pakistani forces along the Durand Line earlier last year.
Local officials in Kandahar province said the clashes between the two sides broke out after Afghan border police forces stopped the Pakistani troops to create check posts inside the Afghan soil.http://www.khaama.com/afghan-and-pakistani-forces-exchanged-fire-in-goshta-district-of-nangarhar-0268
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