A bizarre image has gone viral from Afghanistan showing Taliban fighters holding up trousers purportedly belonging to Pakistani soldiers, following intense clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The unusual display, widely shared online, has become an embarrassing talking point for Islamabad after days of fighting led both countries to announce a 48-hour ceasefire.

Ceasefire After Fierce Fighting

On Wednesday, officials from both sides confirmed a temporary truce after hostilities escalated in Spin Boldak (Afghanistan) and Chaman (Pakistan). Islamabad’s foreign ministry said the ceasefire was requested by Kabul, while Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed the agreement came at Pakistan’s insistence.

Clashing Claims

The two neighbours traded accusations over the

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