Taliban, Pakistan and Afghanistan
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A temporary ceasefire has been agreed to after border violence escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the weekend as both sides blame each other for attacks.
Pakistan Army Chief Syed Asim Munir warns Afghanistan to “choose between peace and chaos” as cross-border attacks by the TTP continue despite repeated strikes.
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Afghanistan's Taliban announces ceasefire with Pakistan after unprecedented cross-border violence
Cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan reached a fever pitch, with Pakistan carrying out airstrikes in Kabul.
Pakistan Army Chief warns Afghanistan to choose peace over chaos, demanding action against cross-border terror attacks originating from Afghan soil. Amidst airstrikes and diplomatic talks.
Pakistan and Afghan Taliban hold high-level talks in Doha to prevent cross-border terrorism and promote regional peace, with Qatar mediating.
Despite the challenges to peace, both know they will hurt from continued hostilities – and need a path to peace.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghan and Pakistani delegations are heading to the Qatari capital Doha to defuse the deadliest crisis between them in several years, after more than a week of fighting killed dozens of people and injured hundreds on both sides.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said that India "could play dirty at the border" and claimed Pakistan was ready for a "two-front war" amid border tensions with Afghanistan. He made the remarks in an interview with Samaa Tv while responding to a question about the possibility of Indian provocations along the border.