A Pakistani delegation is expected to include senior security and intelligence officials. Neither Islamabad nor Kabul has officially confirmed the date or agenda for the proposed talks.
Context: Week-long Hostilities and Temporary Truce
The announcement follows a week of cross-border hostilities between the two countries that ended with a 48-hour ceasefire agreed on Wednesday evening. That truce is scheduled to expire later today.
During the hostilities, Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar on Wednesday, causing damage to several buildings.
Damage to Schools and Homes in Kabul
One of the strikes reportedly hit Kabul’s fourth district around 3:44 PM on Wednesday, destroying multiple homes and severely damaging a school. The school—serving roughly 500 students across about 50 classrooms—was empty at the time, and there were no reported fatalities.
School official Mohammad Sadiq described the scene after the attack:
“When the children and their families returned and saw the condition of the school, many were in tears. This is an educational institution, not a military base. What fault did this school commit?”
Pakistan Alleges Afghan Decisions Driven by India
On Thursday, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused Afghanistan of conducting a proxy conflict on behalf of India, claiming that Taliban decisions are being influenced from Delhi.
Speaking to Geo News about the ceasefire, Asif said:
“I doubt this ceasefire will hold, because the Afghan Taliban is getting support from Delhi.”
He warned that Pakistan retains the capability to respond militarily if provoked, while also reiterating that Islamabad remains open to talks
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