Afghanistan and Pakistan Agree to 48-Hour Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes
After a week of escalating violence that left dozens dead and hundreds displaced, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire the most significant de-escalation since the border fighting began earlier this month. The temporary truce began at 6:00 p.m. Islamabad time (13:00 GMT) on Wednesday, following back-to-back days of airstrikes, ground assaults, and […]
A Realignment of Pakistan–Afghanistan Relations: From Patronage to Confrontation
The long-simmering tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan erupted violently this week, marking what analysts describe as the most serious military confrontation between the two sides since the Taliban seized power in 2021. On October 11 and 12, heavy fighting broke out along the Durand Line the disputed border separating Pakistan and […]