Pakistan, Afghanistan agree temporary truce after fresh fighting
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Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday after airstrikes and ground fighting ramped up tensions between the South Asian neighbors, leaving more than a dozen civilians dead and 100 wounded.
Breakdown
- 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