Ceasefire called after new Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes kill dozens
• Oct 16, 2025, 9:16 AM
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A 48-hour ceasefire was announced by the Pakistani foreign ministry on October 15, 2025 after a week of violence with neighbouring Afghanistan. Islamabad accuses Kabul of offering safe haven to militants who plan their frequent assaults from Afghan soil. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani breaks down this complex conflict for us.
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