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China Backs Pakistan-Afghanistan Truce, Calls for Lasting Restraint
The ceasefire ends a week of deadly clashes with at least 23 Pakistani troops and dozens of civilians killed, as both nations seek dialogue to resolve border tensions.
- On Oct 16, Afghanistan and Pakistan announced a temporary ceasefire after deadly border clashes, starting overnight Thursday AEDT along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
- The Afghan Taliban launched an offensive along the southern frontier, prompting Pakistan to vow a forceful response after accusing Kabul of sheltering Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan last week.
- Officials reported multiple military and civilian casualties during the clashes, with Pakistan saying last week 23 troops were killed and Emergency NGO in Kabul treating five dead and 40 wounded.
- Pakistan's Foreign Ministry described the deal as a 48-hour pause and urged constructive dialogue, while Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the truce was at Pakistan's "insistence" and Kabul ordered forces to respect it.
- Regional powers appealed for calm, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, while China welcomed the ceasefire and Abdullah Khan said, `After the Sept. 11 attacks, Pakistan's tribal belt descended into chaos...
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NDTV Ground Report From Afghanistan Border, Pounded By Pakistan Bombs
The 48-hour temporary ceasefire, agreed between Afghanistan and Pakistan, is set to expire today as leaders in Islamabad and Kabul negotiate on terms to broker a lasting peace along the Durand Line-- the border between the two countries.
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NewsDrumChina calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to reach lasting truce
Beijing, Oct 16 (PTI): China on Thursday welcomed the 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan after heavy fighting and called on both the countries to reach a comprehensive and lasting truce to resolve their difference.
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