Pakistan Breaks Ceasefire With Fresh Airstrikes On Afghanistan’s Paktika Province | World News
Pakistan launched new airstrikes into Afghan territory on Friday evening, breaking a fragile two-day ceasefire that temporarily halted deadly border violence between neighboring countries. The attacks targeted residential areas in Afghanistan’s Pktika province, reigniting tensions that both countries agreed to pause just 48 hours ago.
Residential Areas Are Targeted in Potika
According to media reports, Pakistani military planes carried out bomb attacks targeting residential areas in Argun and Barmal districts of Pktika province. Taliban officials confirmed the attacks to international media, and an official stated that Islamabad had broken the ceasefire.
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Ceasefire Collapses Before It Ends
The airstrikes came just hours after the ceasefire was due to expire on Friday evening, dashing hopes that the temporary pause could lead to a permanent de-escalation or diplomatic talks to address the core disagreements fueling the conflict.
Short Term 48 Hour Ceasefire
A 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan began at 18:00 Islamabad time on Wednesday, after nearly a week of intense border clashes. The violence left dozens dead on both sides, including military personnel and civilians caught in the crossfire.
Reports published early Friday suggested the temporary ceasefire could be extended beyond the initial 48-hour period, raising cautious optimism that both countries were moving toward dialogue rather than escalating tensions. These hopes evaporated when Pakistani planes entered Afghan airspace hours later.
Rising Tensions After Kabul Airstrikes
Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan began after Pakistan launched airstrikes targeting the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader following TTP attacks on Pakistani soldiers in Kabul on October 9, 2025. This sparked retaliatory attacks by Afghan Taliban forces, escalating border clashes into deadly clashes that resulted in heavy fighting and casualties on both sides. The conflict has its roots in the disputed Durand Line border and militant activities crossing it; This fuels ongoing tension and violence between the two neighbors.
Mutual Accusations and Violations
Pakistan has repeatedly accused the Afghan Taliban government of providing shelter to Pakistani Taliban militants who carry out cross-border attacks. The Afghan government denies these allegations and accuses Pakistan of violating Afghan sovereignty through unauthorized military operations, including air strikes, on Afghan territory.
