Islamabad, Rajab 15, 1433, Jun 5, 2012, SPA - At least 16 militants and one soldier were killed in clashes early Tuesday in Pakistan's north-western region along the Afghan border, officials said. The fighting started after militants raided Salala border post in the Mohmand tribal district. Dozens of militants crossed the border from Afghanistan and attacked at around 3 am (2200 GMT Monday), leading to a fierce battle, Major Fazalur Rehman of the paramilitary Frontier Corps told DPA over the phone. --SPA 13:15 LOCAL TIME 10:15 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1004832