Pakistan embassy spokesman denied there had been air strikes and toldReuters the ambassador and Taliban authorities discussed a resolution ofborder issues.
There was no official confirmation of the death toll.
Pakistan has enjoyed good relations with the Taliban for years even thoughIslamabad was officially an ally of the United States during its 20-yearoccupation of Afghanistan.
Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, there have been numerous standoffsalong the 2,600 km (1,615 mile) border with Pakistan – drawn by Britishcolonial rulers and disputed by Kabul.
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Increasingly frustrated by continuing militant attacks, Pakistan’s militaryhas stepped up operations along the Afghan border in recent months.
