Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire following intense cross-border clashes that left dozens dead and hundreds injured. The truce, which began at 6:00 pm Islamabad time, aims to facilitate constructive dialogue to resolve complex issues between the two nations.
According to Pakistan's Foreign Office, the ceasefire was implemented "with mutual consent" at the request of the Afghan Taliban. During this period, both sides will make sincere efforts to find a positive solution through dialogue. The Taliban's spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, confirmed the truce, stating that Afghan forces have been directed to respect the ceasefire unless Pakistan commits aggression.
The recent clashes have resulted in significant casualties, with at least 23 Pakistani soldiers killed and 29 injured in attacks launched from Afghan territory. Pakistan retaliated with precision strikes targeting Taliban positions in Kandahar and Kabul, claiming to have killed dozens of militants. Afghanistan's Taliban administration claimed its assault was a "retaliatory" response to alleged Pakistani airstrikes.
The ceasefire has drawn international attention, with China and Russia urging restraint and the US offering to help mediate the conflict. Analysts caution that the truce may only provide short-term relief unless backed by structured talks and third-party monitoring.
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