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The clashes broke out in wee hours when militants attacked security forces in Jogi area of Kurram agency, a militancy-hit tribal area at Pak-Afghan border where Pakistani soldiers are battling Taliban militants, local Urdu TV channel ARY reported.
During the shootout, 20 militants were killed and 37 others sustained injuries. Forces also destroyed two militants' hideouts.
At least 22 soldiers of Pakistan Army were reportedly injured during the clashes.
Both sides used heavy weapons including rockets and mortars in the clashes.
Pakistan army has cleared most of the Taliban militants from the Kurram region. Some of the areas, however, are still under the control of militants from where they carry out attacks on Pakistan army and pro-government tribal people. The forces have been conducting major operation against the militants in Kurram and the nearby Orakzai region over the past few months, they are making progress in areas where militants are still active.
During the last three days, 27 militants and six soldiers were killed while 23 soldiers sustained injuries in clashes between militants and soldiers in Kurram Agency.
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