Pakistan and Afghanistan agree ceasefire
Former allies had been engaged in fiercest fighting in years
Former allies had been engaged in fiercest fighting in years

First face-to-face contact since December comes after tensions erupted into open conflict

However difficult it may be, the world needs to re-engage with the troubled region

When these countries become arenas for militancy, the repercussions reverberate far beyond their borders

Alleged attack comes amid mounting tensions between the Taliban and its former supporter Islamabad

Idea for pause in fighting originated from Donald Trump’s team even as he escalated threats against Iran

Attacks that killed 4 people and injured dozens were first since peace talks in China this month