Pakistan has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Afghanistan, stating "In 48 hours I wish they change their 48 years old policy or we will finish the job," according to a statement posted on X by thewirepak on October 15th, 2025, at 4:36 PM UTC. This warning comes amidst ongoing border tensions and follows previous Pakistani precision strikes targeting Afghan Taliban and Kharijin hideouts. Over the past hour, footage emerged showing Pakistani Zarrar tanks being moved towards the Chaman border with Afghanistan, captured by locals in Quetta City, Balochistan, according to a report from MonitorX99800. These deployments occurred as claims surfaced, citing reliable sources via Aamaj News, that Pakistan's recent strikes in Kabul and Kandahar were coordinated with, and had the awareness of, Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani. These events unfold despite a previously announced 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, effective from 6 p.m. on October 15th, 2025, which was reached at the Taliban's request for dialogue. Earlier in the day, security sources confirmed Pakistani precision strikes targeting Afghan Taliban Battalion Headquarters No. 8 and Border Brigade No. 5 in Kandahar province and Kabul, emphasizing these were separate from urban populations and successfully destroyed. Amidst these developments, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a message from Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs regarding regional engagement, noted in an X post by Anas Mallick on October 15th, 2025, at 3:37 PM UTC. Separately, a statement attributed to "Natsecjeff" on X advocated for the destruction of the Taliban using "scorched earth" tactics. An aviation notice (Notam) has been issued by Pakistan indicating multiple air traffic routes within its central sector will be unavailable on October 16th, 2025. A Royal Oman Air Force C-130 was observed leaving Kabul, which may suggest potential mediation efforts by Gulf states.
