KABUL in northern Balkh province, an official said on Sunday.
Arif Iqbali, the district police chief, told Pajhwok Afghan News the clash occurred in the Dalaan village of the district late on Saturday night.
He said nine pro-government fighters were killed and six others, including a child, wounded in the overnight clash.
Five Taliban insurgents, including a key commander, were also killed in the firefight. The Taliban, however, have not yet commented on the clash.
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