Sign in Subscribe
Afghan foreign relations

Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to 48-Hour Ceasefire

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire to ease tensions on their border, following several days of gunfire. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry announced the decision, stating that both sides will make sincere efforts to find a positive solution to the complex issue through constructive dialogue. The ceasefire was requested by the Afghan side, and both countries have instructed their troops to observe the ceasefire until the other side launches any attacks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire to ease tensions on their border.
  • The ceasefire was requested by the Afghan side, and both countries have instructed their troops to observe the ceasefire.
  • The Pakistani Foreign Ministry stated that both sides will make sincere efforts to find a positive solution to the complex issue through constructive dialogue.
  • The ceasefire comes after several days of gunfire on the Pakistan-Afghan border.
  • Pakistani security forces had struck various targets in Afghanistan's Kandahar and Kabul provinces earlier in the day.
  • The interim government of Afghanistan, led by Zabihullah Mujahid, has instructed all its troops to observe the ceasefire.

Statistics:

  • The ceasefire will last for 48 hours.
  • The Pakistani Foreign Ministry made the announcement on their website on October 15.
  • Pakistani security forces struck targets in Afghanistan's Kandahar and Kabul provinces earlier in the day.
  • The gunfire on the Pakistan-Afghan border had lasted for several days.
  • The ceasefire was requested by the Afghan side.

Sources:

  • Xinhua, October 15, "Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire"
  • State Council News, October 15, "Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to ceasefire"
  • Pakistan Foreign Ministry, October 15, "Statement on Ceasefire Agreement with Afghanistan"
  • Zabihullah Mujahid, October 15, "Ceasefire between Afghan and Pakistani governments announced"
  • Contify.com

Disclaimer: This story was obtained directly from the source and represents an accurate account of the source's assertions. It does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Read more