NATO Kills Taliban, Pakistan Complains

Friend and ally report: So in less than a week the Pakistani government has released a high profile pro-taliban leader, and now they're complaining that NATO and Afghan forces chased and killed taliban in Pakistani terrority. Good to know who's side they're on. The billions of dollars in aid per year that we give them sure is money well spent. AFP

ISLAMABAD (AFP) — Pakistan's foreign ministry said Thursday it had lodged a strong protest with NATO and Afghan forces after a chaotic border battle spilled into Pakistani territory, leaving a soldier dead.

The incident happened when NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan troops clashed with Taliban militants on the porous frontier between the two countries on Wednesday.

Afghan and ISAF troops then pounded the Pakistani side with shells and also made an incursion into the Bajaur tribal region, during which one soldier was killed and another injured, the ministry said.

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"We have lodged a strong protest with the Afghan and ISAF side and told them in clear terms that such incidents must not be repeated," foreign ministry spokesman Mohammad Sadiq told reporters at a weekly briefing.

"We also protested the death of one of our security personnel as a result of firing from the other side."

Sadiq said it was explained by the other side that Afghan and ISAF troops were operating against the Taliban who were active in the area and attacked on an Afghan post.

"We emphasised that military action on Pakistan side is the exclusive responsibility of Pakistani forces."

Sadiq said the protest was lodged today at a "higher level."

Up to 10 militants were reported killed in the gunfight, the Pakistani military said.