URGENT: Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Temporary Ceasefire Amid Deadly Clashes

Breaking News: Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Temporary Ceasefire Amid Deadly Clashes Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, effective immediately, following days of deadly clashes along their shared border. The 48-hour ceasefire was requested by the Afghan side, according to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry. However, the Taliban government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, claims it was at "the insistence" of the Pakistani side. The truce comes after a surge in violence that has killed dozens on both sides. The escalation of tensions is attributed to militant attacks and accusations of harboring armed groups. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of supporting militant groups, while the Taliban rulers deny these allegations. The situation remains volatile, with all Afghan forces instructed to observe the ceasefire "as long as no one violates it." The immediate impact of the ceasefire will be a reduction in violence along the border. However, the underlying issues driving the conflict remain unresolved. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*