TL;DR
- Pakistan and Afghanistan announced a 48-hour ceasefire agreement.
- The decision followed severe border violence that led to civilian and military casualties.
- Both governments pledged to suspend air and ground offensives temporarily.
- Pakistan’s foreign office confirmed the truce aimed at enabling dialogue.
- Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid framed it as a cooperative pause.
- Over 35 injured civilians received aid in Kabul emergency hospitals.
- Observers from Qatar and Saudi Arabia helped mediate communications.
- Pakistani media denied instigating strikes on Afghan bases.
- NGOs have urged both sides to extend the ceasefire beyond 48 hours.



