Day: October 16, 2025

Pakistan and Afghanistan have declared a 48-hour ceasefire following one of the deadliest border encounters in recent history. The clashes that took place around Spin Boldak and Chaman have left dozens dead and hundreds more wounded, leading to appeals% desperate appeals% name% from both countries for a cessation of violence. The incident began with Pakistan’s accusation that Afghanistan’s Taliban government was providing refuge to militants who had attacked Pakistani territory. Kabul rejected the allegation, calling Pakistan’s air strikes “unprovoked & greatly beyond the bounds of reason”. What began as small…