Kabul, Afghanistan: Fresh clashes along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border have prompted a sudden call for a ceasefire from Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government after a decisive and large-scale counter-response by Pakistan’s armed forces.

Fighting erupted at several points along the Durand Line on Saturday, with Afghan forces reportedly targeting Pakistani border posts. Pakistan launched immediate retaliatory strikes, hitting multiple Afghan check-posts and defensive positions in what officials described as a comprehensive military response.

Following the Pakistani counter-operations, Afghan authorities initiated contact through diplomatic channels, requesting an urgent ceasefire and proposing de-escalation measures to prevent further escalation as they were not expecting such a response. Ground reports indicate a partial lull in cross-border fire late Saturday, though the situation remains highly volatile.

The renewed hostilities come amid mounting tension over border management and accusations from both sides of territorial violations and support for militant groups operating across the frontier. Security analysts view the current confrontation as the most serious in recent months, raising fears of wider instability in the region.

Regional and international observers are monitoring the situation closely. Diplomatic sources in Islamabad and Kabul have indicated ongoing back-channel communications aimed at restoring calm, while both militaries remain on high alert across key border sectors.

This is a developing story, and further updates will follow as confirmations and official details emerge.