Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary truce after fresh fighting, airstrikes
Summary
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire following deadly clashes and airstrikes along their border. The conflict, the worst since the Taliban took power in 2021, resulted in numerous civilian casualties and heightened tensions between the neighbors.
Key Points
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a 48-hour temporary ceasefire starting Wednesday to ease border tensions.
- Recent clashes involved airstrikes and ground fighting resulting in dozens of civilian casualties on both sides.
- Pakistan accused the Afghan Taliban of harboring militants attacking Pakistan, while the Taliban denied the charges.
- Fighting has halted cross-border trade, impacting Afghanistan's supply of food and goods from Pakistan.
