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Afghan Taliban claims a 48-hour ceasefire with Pakistan following Islamabad’s request amid escalating border tensions, airstrikes, and civilian casualties in Kandahar’s Spin Boldak. The truce aims to de-escalate hostilities and open diplomatic channels between the two nations.

the Afghan Taliban on Wednesday announced a 48-hour ceasefire with Pakistan, following an official request from Islamabad amid rising border tensions and violent confrontations that have claimed several lives on both sides.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed the agreement in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating that the truce would come into effect from 5:30 PM (Kabul time) on Wednesday.

“At the request and insistence of the Pakistani side, a ceasefire will be implemented between the two countries after 5:30 PM. The Islamic Emirate also instructs all its forces to observe the ceasefire after 5:30 PM as long as no one violates it,” Mujahid stated.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also verified the development, confirming that both countries have decided to halt hostilities for 48 hours to allow for diplomatic discussions and conflict resolution. According to Pakistani media outlet Samaa TV, the truce is intended to prevent further civilian casualties and damage to property along the border areas.

Border Tensions Escalate Before Truce

The ceasefire comes after days of intense cross-border clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces. Reports indicate that Pakistani airstrikes targeted Spin Boldak district in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province, resulting in devastating consequences for civilians.

Mujahid alleged that 12 Afghan civilians were killed and over 100 others injured during the early morning attacks launched by Pakistani forces. He further claimed that Afghan border troops responded with force, killing multiple Pakistani soldiers and capturing their posts and equipment.

“Unfortunately, this morning, Pakistani forces once again launched attacks with light and heavy weapons on Afghanistan in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar, as a result of which more than 12 civilians were martyred and more than 100 were injured. After that, Afghan forces were forced to take retaliatory action,” Mujahid wrote.

He went on to claim that Afghan forces destroyed several Pakistani military installations, capturing weapons, tanks, and outposts.

According to Khaama Press, the clashes began around 4 AM local time and continued until 8 AM, inflicting casualties on both sides. Civilian areas close to the border were also struck, leaving women and children among the injured.

Civilian Casualties Mount in Kandahar

Medical officials in Kandahar reported that at least 25 bodies and over 80 injured individuals were brought to hospitals following the border attacks. Many of the wounded were women and children from nearby residential areas caught in the crossfire.

Local sources said that the intensity of the shelling and airstrikes forced dozens of families to flee from Spin Boldak to safer areas. The Afghan government has yet to provide an official casualty figure but has condemned the Pakistani strikes as “aggressive and unjustified.”

Diplomatic Strain Between Kabul and Islamabad

The latest violence adds to growing tensions between the Taliban-led Afghanistan and Pakistan, which have been deteriorating over security concerns, border management disputes, and cross-border militant activities.

Adding to the diplomatic chill, Kabul recently rejected visa requests from top Pakistani officials, including Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, intelligence chief Asim Malik, and two senior army generals. Afghan news outlet Tolo News reported that all requests were turned down, reflecting Afghanistan’s resistance to direct talks amid ongoing hostilities.

Islamabad has repeatedly accused the Taliban of harboring militants from the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a group responsible for numerous attacks inside Pakistan. Kabul, however, denies these allegations, insisting that Pakistan’s internal security issues stem from its own domestic challenges.

Ceasefire Seen as a Window for Dialogue

The 48-hour ceasefire is viewed by observers as a temporary but crucial step toward preventing further bloodshed and opening channels for dialogue. However, both nations have a history of fragile truces that often collapse under renewed military pressure.

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Regional analysts suggest that if maintained, the ceasefire could serve as a foundation for broader diplomatic engagement, addressing long-standing disputes over border control, security coordination, and militant activity.

As of Wednesday evening, the situation along the Kandahar-Chaman border remained tense but relatively quiet, as both sides reportedly began observing the ceasefire. International observers have urged restraint and called on both governments to resolve their differences through diplomatic and peaceful means.

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