At Least 70 Killed In 2-Day Battle On Pak-Afghan Border -- Washington PostPESHAWAR, Pakistan – At least 70 people have been killed in two days of intense fighting between between Pakistani security forces and hundreds of militants who crossed from Afghanistan into northwest Pakistan, officials said.
Local officials and residents in Upper Dir, a remote valley that borders the Afghan province of Konar, said Pakistani troops regained control of the area after 36 hours of fierce clashes with heavily armed militants who attacked a police checkpoint on Wednesday.
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More News On The 2-Day Battle On The Pak-Afghan Border
Pakistan: 63 die in border clash with militants -- Yahoo News/AP
Nearly 30 Pakistani police, 40 militants killed in raid -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Taliban border attack kills 28 in Pakistan -- AFP
Afghan militants ambush Pakistan troops in Upper Dir -- BBC
Official: Afghan militants attack Pakistani checkpoint, killing dozens -- CNN
Day-long Attack Kills 23 in Northwestern Pakistan -- Voice of America
22 security, 45 militants killed in Dir operation -- Pak Tribune
27 Pakistani Troops Dead as Border Clash Enters Second Day -- New York Times
Militant Attack Kills More Than 50 Pakistani Soldiers And Militants At Afghan Border -- Radio Free Europe
Bloodbath at Pakistani checkpoint -- Stuff.co.nz
My Comment: U.S./NATO forces are located not far away in Afghanistan. The size of the Taliban forces is impressive, and it indicates to me that Pakistan is failing (or unable) to stop or impede the Taliban in this region.
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