Three Pakistani Army soldiers were killed during an exchange of fire with militants in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwas South Waziristan district.
According to Pakistan News Agency (PNA), clashes also erupted during the intense shooting which took place last night, killing three militants and wounding four others.
The security forces found weapons and ammunition.
Pakistan's military has been engaged in an open war with armed groups in different parts of the country for several years.
Source: Qatar News Agency