Ceasefire Begins Amid Heavy Cross-Border Fighting
The governments of Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, effective from 6 PM on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FO) confirmed. The truce was reached at the request of the Afghan Taliban regime and by mutual consent, following days of intense border conflict.
The Foreign Office stated that both sides have paused hostilities to create space for peaceful diplomatic engagement and a potential long-term resolution. “This complex but solvable issue needs a peaceful approach,” the FO noted.
The ceasefire follows fierce clashes along the Pak-Afghan border, particularly in Spin Boldak, Zhob, and Chaman, where 23 Pakistani soldiers were martyred and over 200 Taliban fighters, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, were killed.
Earlier, Pakistan’s military carried out precision strikes targeting Taliban hideouts, destroying key posts, bunkers, and tanks, according to security sources.
Pakistan Army Delivers Decisive Response to Aggression
Security officials confirmed that the Pakistan Army’s counteroffensive was both “precise and powerful,” dealing heavy blows to the Afghan Taliban and their allies, including the Fitna al-Khawarij. Operations extended to Kandahar, where Battalion No. 4 and Border Brigade No. 6 of the Taliban were reportedly destroyed.
During these operations, over 21 enemy posts were temporarily taken over, and several terrorist training camps rendered inoperative. In one operation, the Ghaznali post, located three kilometres inside Afghan territory, was seized after Taliban fighters fled, leaving behind weapons and supplies.
The Pak-Afghan Friendship Gate was also destroyed—from the Afghan side, as confirmed by video evidence. The Afghan Taliban attempted to blame Pakistan, but footage proved the gate on Pakistan’s side remains intact. Security officials described the propaganda as false and misleading, comparing it to disinformation tactics used by Indian media.
In Kurram, the Pakistan Army foiled another joint attack, eliminating up to 30 militants, destroying eight enemy posts, and capturing U.S.-made weapons used by the attackers.
Pakistan’s Stand: Strong Defense, Open to Dialogue
While Pakistan remains fully prepared to counter any future aggression, the ceasefire signals a willingness to resolve issues diplomatically. Officials say the ceasefire is an opportunity to pursue lasting peace in the region—provided the Afghan Taliban uphold their end of the agreement.
