During ceasefire, both parties will engage in constructive dialogue to find positive solution, says MOFA
Smoke rises up from the site of explosions in Kabul on October 15, 2025, amid heavy border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Two explosions were heard in central Kabul on the evening of October 15, AFP journalists said, with Afghanistan on edge after border clashes with Pakistan over the past week. Photo: AFP
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime have agreed to a temporary ceasefire for 48 hours, starting today at 6 p.m. after fresh clashes erupted last night along Pak- Afghan border with Pakistan Army responded swiftly, killing terrorists and forcing the rest to retreat, said security sources.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the decision was made at the Taliban’s request and with the mutual consent of both sides. During the ceasefire, both parties will engage in constructive dialogue to make a sincere effort to find a positive solution to a complex but solvable issue, the ministry added.
“This temporary pause aims to create space for meaningful discussions and promote stability along the border,” the ministry said in a statement.
Earlier, Pakistan carried out ‘precision atrikes’ against Afghan Taliban regime and terrorists hideouts in Kandahar and Kabul, destroying several Taliban battalion headquarters, according to security sources.
In Kandahar, the Pakistan Army struck Battalion Headquarters 4 and 8, as well as Border Brigade 5. “All targets were carefully selected to be isolated from civilian populations and were successfully destroyed,” said security officials.
In Kabul, the operation targeted the leadership and central hub of the Fitna al-Hindustan network. Security sources emphasised that the Pakistan Army is fully capable of delivering a strong response to any act of aggression.
“These operations demonstrate our capability to precisely neutralise terrorist infrastructure while minimising risks to civilians,” officials added.
This is a initial story and is being updated with further details.
