Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- The NATO attack that killed two dozen Pakistani troops on the border with Afghanistan last month appeared to be deliberate, two Pakistani lawmakers said Friday.

The United States has insisted that the attack was not deliberate.

"We were told there are indications that this was a deliberate attack because nothing else makes sense," said member of Senate Sen. Tahir Mashhadi.

The NATO forces "knew very well these were Pakistani check posts," Mashhadi said, referring to the places where the troops were hit. "The check posts are clearly marked on all the maps."