"A clash took place between Afghan forces and militants in the Shagai village of the Aryob Zazi district [in Paktia]," it said.
According to eyewitnesses, they saw local policemen, a woman and a small child among the injured during the clashes.
"Two militants, three local policemen and a woman were injured and the clash ended," Paktia governor's spokesman, Abdullah Hasrat, confirmed.
No other details have been provided so far.