Islamabad warns fragile truce hinges on Kabul’s action against cross-border militancy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend a ceasefire during talks in Istanbul after the worst border clashes between the neighbors in years, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Friday, adding that the onus was now on Kabul to take action against militant groups. The fresh round of negotiations, facilitated by Turkiye and other friendly nations, was aimed at easing border clashes that left dozens of soldiers, civilians and militants dead, before a temporary ceasefire was reached on Oct. 19. A second round of talks that started in Istanbul on Oct.

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