Pakistan, Taliban agree on 48-hour ceasefire after deadly border clashes
Summary
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire after intense border clashes and cross-border violence.
Key Points
- Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire following border clashes.
- The ceasefire came into effect from 13:00 GMT on Wednesday.
- Violence erupted after explosions in Afghanistan blamed on Pakistan, and accusations of militants sheltered by the Taliban.
- Both sides claimed casualties inflicted on each other amid ongoing regional tensions.
