Pakistan, Afghanistan declare 48-hour ceasefire: Dozens killed in border clashes - who asked for truce first?

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire starting Wednesday evening, following a week of deadly cross-border clashes. This truce, requested by the Afghan Taliban, aims to de-escalate tensions and facilitate dialogue. The agreement follows Pakistan's precision strikes in Kandahar and Kabul in retaliation for attacks that claimed the lives of 23 Pakistani soldiers.Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire starting Wednesday evening, following a week of deadly cross-border clashes. This truce, requested by the Afghan Taliban, aims to de-escalate tensions and facilitate dialogue. The agreement follows Pakistan's precision strikes in Kandahar and Kabul in retaliation for attacks that claimed the lives of 23 Pakistani soldiers.2025-10-16T06:16:39.000Z{}Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:16:39 GMT