On the 28th, a firefight occurred between the Pakistani and Afghan military in the border area, causing casualties. A Pakistani security official, who wished to remain anonymous, told reporters that the firefight took place around 10 a.m. local time at a Pakistani security checkpoint located in northwestern Pakistan, with heavy Weapons also used in the exchange of fire. The clash resulted in at least one Pakistani soldier dead and six injured. The Pakistani military and government have not yet issued a statement on this incident. (Xinhua News Agency)