Dozens of fighters were killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, both sides said on Sunday, in the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban came to power in Kabul.

Pakistan’s defense minister warned Afghanistan on Wednesday that any new “terrorist or suicide attack” by militants on Pakistani soil would draw a stern response, hours after talks between the two countries in Istanbul failed to secure a peace agreement.

ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, pledged on Sunday to respect a ceasefire. The truce, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, came into effect immediately and is intended to pause hostilities.

Afghanistan and Pakistan fought a brief but deadly war this week that left hundreds dead. Pakistan used fighter jets and drones. A 48-hour ceasefire is now in place. But who blinked first and sought mediation to end the war?

Why are Pakistan and Afghanistan fighting again? What are the implications for India, and the region at large? We explain, in 3 points.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — More than a dozen Afghan civilians were killed and over 100 others were wounded as renewed fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan broke out along their shared border early Wednesday, officials said. The countries have traded fire ...