Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:52pm on 16 Oct 2025,Thursday International
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Thursday that the “ball is in the Afghan Taliban’s court” for a permanent ceasefire. This follows deadly cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which killed dozens of civilians and soldiers. A 48-hour truce was agreed upon, with both sides halting fighting temporarily. Sharif said Pakistan is ready to address issues if Afghanistan meets its demands, including stopping Taliban militants from using Afghan territory for attacks. Tensions remain high, but officials report no violence overnight. Additional paramilitary forces have been deployed along the border to prevent further clashes. (PC: HT)
