Pakistan violated the ceasefire with Afghanistan by launching projectiles near Spin Boldak in Kandahar. Islamabad denies initiating the attack and claims it responded “responsibly” to Afghan fire. The new clashes threaten to unravel a fragile, recently brokered ceasefire and stoke regional instability, challenging the progress of ongoing negotiations mediated by Turkey and Qatar. Kabul accuses Pakistan of escalation, warning restraint was only due to respect for the peace talks, and Islamabad maintains its actions are justified under international law.
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