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What is happening with Pakistan and Afghanistan?

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Pakistan and Afghanistan have experienced intense border clashes, resulting in casualties, border closures, and civilian displacement. The violence centers on accusations that the Afghan Taliban are sheltering militants attacking Pakistan. Both sides have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, but tensions remain high and the situation is fragile.

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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree temporary truce after fresh fighting

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  • Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire after recent border fighting.
  • The UN reports at least 18 killed and hundreds wounded in the renewed conflict. 11s
  • Both countries dispute who requested the ceasefire and accuse each other of aggression. 21s
  • Border clashes led to closures, halted trade, and stranded families. 42s
  • The conflict follows Pakistan's demand for the Taliban to act against militants allegedly operating from Afghanistan. 1m 27s
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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree temporary truce after fresh fighting
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Reuters
6 hours ago
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree temporary truce after fresh fighting

The UN reports at least 18 deaths and hundreds wounded after renewed conflict; a 48-hour ceasefire was agreed following airstrikes and ground fighting.

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary ceasefire
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Al Jazeera
19 hours ago
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary ceasefire

A 48-hour ceasefire was agreed after cross-border attacks escalated, with both sides claiming to have inflicted significant casualties and civilians fleeing border villages.

What's behind the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
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DW News
19 hours ago
What's behind the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan?

The main issue is Pakistan's allegation that the Afghan Taliban shelter the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), responsible for attacks in Pakistan, a claim supported by the UN but denied by Afghanistan.

Pakistani, Afghan forces trade fire along northwestern border region
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Pakistani, Afghan forces trade fire along northwestern border region

Pakistani and Afghan forces exchanged fire, causing casualties and border closures; civilians have been displaced and both sides blame each other for starting the violence.

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