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Pakistan, Afghanistan Exchange Airstrikes; 48-Hour Ceasefire Declared

  • By Thetripurapost Web Desk, Kabul
  • Oct 15, 2025
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Tension escalated sharply between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday evening after both nations exchanged deadly air and drone strikes, leaving dozens dead and heightening fears of a broader regional conflict.

According to Afghan media, Pakistani fighter jets bombed Kabul and Spin Boldak, killing multiple civilians. In retaliation, Afghanistan launched a drone strike targeting a building in Peshawar, which it alleged was being used as a covert Pakistani intelligence facility.

Following the fierce exchange, both sides agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, which reportedly came into effect at 6:30 p.m. (IST) on Wednesday, according to Reuters.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement affirming that Islamabad and Kabul would “seek to resolve issues through dialogue,” amid escalating tensions over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group operating across the border.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed the truce, stating:

> “All Afghan troops must strictly adhere to the ceasefire unless violated by the other side.”

 

However, Tolo News reported that Pakistan had initially committed to a longer truce before backtracking, limiting it to 48 hours, a move Afghan officials described as a breach of the agreement.

Pakistani media, meanwhile, claimed the Pakistani Army conducted strikes in Kandahar, destroying key Taliban positions. Reports suggested the Taliban’s 4th Battalion and 6th Border Brigade were “completely destroyed,” with several militants and foreign nationals killed.
Pakistan warned it would “respond forcefully to any attack.”

The Afghan Taliban, however, denied these claims, accusing Pakistan of aggression. Earlier, clashes were reported on Tuesday night when Pakistani forces allegedly attacked Spin Boldak, killing 12 civilians and injuring over 100. In response, Afghan forces reportedly moved tanks to the border.

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said its troops had foiled an attack by Afghan Taliban militants on the Balochistan border, killing 15–20 insurgents.

This marks the third major border clash between the two countries in a week. Both sides claim to have captured each other’s military posts, with reports of tank losses and mounting casualties.

While Islamabad accuses the Taliban of unprovoked attacks, pro-Afghanistan sources claim their forces targeted “threat positions” inside Pakistan, killing seven Pakistani soldiers.