‘Ball in Afghan Taliban’s court’ for permanent ceasefire: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is ready to hold talks with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan on reasonable terms as both countries observe a 48-hour temporary ceasefire.

Addressing the federal cabinet meeting on Pak-Afghan border tensions on Thursday, the premier said that now the ball is in the Taliban regime’s court for a permanent ceasefire.

This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.