Pakistan-Afghanistan: Why a ceasefire might not hold without a 'political solution' | DW News

The United Nations has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to bring a lasting end to hostilities. Dozens were killed and may others injured in airstrikes and ground fighting in the worst violence between the two neighbors since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan four years ago. There were clashes at several points along the border. Both sides have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire but key crossings at Chaman, Ghulam Khan and Torkham remain shut.

Chapter Breakdown
0:00 Pakistan-Afghanistan agree to shaky truce
0:25 Brief historical context to deteriorating Afghanistan-Pakistan relations
3:25 Hameed Hakimi, Analyst at Chatham House and the Atlantic Council, on why a political resolution is needed for a ceasefire to hold

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Post from DW News on October 16, 2025

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