ISLAMABAD: The deadly clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have killed dozens on both sides, could place the Taliban administration in Kabul under growing internal pressure if cross-border hostilities with Pakistan continue, analysts said on Wednesday. Pakistan and Afghanistan announced a temporary ceasefire earlier in the day after some of the heaviest fighting along their frontier in recent years.

Moscow, which has sought to increase its influence in Afghanistan, says it welcomes stabilisation along the border.

Clashes between Pakistani and Afghan armed forces left dozens dead after airstrikes in Kabul on Thursday.