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After recent escalations in conflict, Pakistan and Afghanistan have come to an agreement on a 48-hour ceasefire, starting at 3 PM as per German time, as announced by the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This temporary truce aims to create a window to seek a resolution to the ongoing disputes that have intensified over the past days.
The ceasefire was initiated at the request of the Afghan Taliban government. However, a spokesman for the radical Islamic Taliban in Kabul, Sabiullah Mudschahid, reported that the decision was made due to the “requests and insistence of the Pakistani side.” He assured that the Afghan government had directed its military forces to respect the ceasefire as long as the opposing forces do not launch attacks.
Rising Tensions Lead to Ceasefire
The ceasefire comes after a series of violent engagements in the border regions between the two countries. Prior to the ceasefire, Pakistani forces had launched what they described as “precision strikes” on targets within Kabul and other Afghan cities. These attacks reportedly focused on Taliban hideouts and resulted in the deaths of between 15 and 20 Afghan Taliban members in the border town of Spin Boldak alone.
In Kabul, the aftermath of these strikes was marked by black smoke rising from explosions, numerous ambulances rushing through the city, and security forces cordoning off the city center. According to Taliban spokesman Mudschahid, the explosions were caused by an oil tank and a power transformer.
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Background of the Conflict
The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan has seen a sharp escalation over the past week. The Pakistani Air Force initiated attacks on Afghan soil near the border as a response to attacks on a Pakistani army convoy by extremists, who had retreated into Afghan territory. The Taliban government in Afghanistan labeled this as an unprecedented and provocative act of violence.
The situation intensified further over the weekend, resulting in numerous casualties, including dozens of soldiers. It marked one of the most severe confrontations between the two Islamic nations since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021.
The Role of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
The attack on the Pakistani convoy was claimed by the Pakistani Taliban group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which aims to overthrow the government in Islamabad and establish an Islamist regime similar to that in Afghanistan. Despite their names, international experts clarify that the TTP operates independently from the Afghan Taliban.
Accusations and Denials
The Pakistani government accuses the Taliban regime in Kabul of allowing extremists to conduct attacks from Afghanistan into Pakistan, an allegation that the Taliban vehemently denies. Instead, the Taliban accuses the Pakistani military of conspiring against Afghanistan, spreading misinformation, and harboring fighters linked to the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group. This claim is refuted by the Pakistani military, which highlights attacks in Pakistan by the IS Khorasan branch, active in both countries.
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Lowell Hagan closely follows international affairs. From geopolitical conflicts to economic cooperation, he provides context to help readers better understand global dynamics. His clear, structured style gives meaning to global news.
