Daily brief
Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced a multi-day ceasefire for the Ramadan period, following an escalation in cross-border conflict. The temporary truce was declared by both governments. Russia stated it is prepared to mediate in the dispute if requested by both sides.
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai accused the Pakistani government of seeking to 'create anarchy' in Afghanistan.
Pakistan's Foreign Office rejected an Indian statement on action against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan as 'unwarranted'.