ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime on Wednesday agreed to a temporary ceasefire along the border, following days of deadly and intense clashes in multiple locations that left dozens dead on both sides.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 48-hour ceasefire came into effect at 6pm on Tuesday. The truce, the ministry said, was reached at the request of the Afghan Taliban and with mutual consent.

"During this period, both sides will make sincere efforts to find a positive resolution to this complex but solvable issue through constructive dialogue," the statement added.

The Taliban regime spokesperson, however, insisted that the ceasefire was agreed upon on Pakistan's request and he would not mention either the 48-hour pause or both sides a

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