Pakistan and Afghanistan Declare 48 Hour Ceasefire Amid Border Tensions

Pakistan and the Afghan administrations on today (Wednesday) agreed to a temporary 48 hour ceasefire, a move aimed at de-escalating the intense cross border hostility that has flared over the past week. The truce officially commenced at 6:00 p.m. Pakistan Standard Time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

The agreement comes after days of deadly clashes along the shared border, which saw both sides trading heavy fire and accusing the other of initiating the violence. The most recent fighting occurred earlier on Wednesday in areas including the Spin Boldak and Kurram sectors, following a major exchange over the past weekend.

The announcements from both sides carried slightly conflicting accounts regarding the negotiation. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the agreement, stating in a public statement that the ceasefire was implemented “at the request of the Afghan side.” The ministry added that during this 48 hour period, both countries are committed to making "sincere efforts to find a positive solution to this complex but solvable issue through constructive dialogue.”

Conversely, the official spokesman for the Afghan interim administration, Zabihullah Mujahid, confirmed the ceasefire on social media but stated that the truce was agreed upon “at the request and insistence of the Pakistani side.” Mujahid further directed all Afghan forces to respect the ceasefire, "unless any aggression takes place."

This is the second temporary pause in hostilities since the weekend, following a brief halt mediated by major regional powers, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The escalation, the worst since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021, has placed severe strain on the already fragile relationship between the two neighbours. Border crossings remain closed, severely impacting trade and movement between the two countries.

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