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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after peace talks in Doha
- Qatar announced early on October 19 that Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire after intensive peace talks in Doha that began October 18, 2025.
- After a sharp escalation in cross-border violence, talks aimed to stop the worst Taliban-era violence since 2021, fueled by Pakistan's demands that Afghanistan rein in militants from Afghan havens.
- Cross-Border strikes and accusations escalated as ground fighting and Pakistani airstrikes intensified across the 2,600-kilometer frontier after a Friday suicide attack killed seven Pakistani soldiers and wounded 13, while the Taliban-led government denied harboring militants and Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Pakistan struck verified camps.
- Both governments agreed to follow-up meetings in the coming days to verify implementation, while Qatar said mechanisms would consolidate peace and Pakistan focused on ending cross-border terrorism.
- Representatives led by Afghan Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob and Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif met on Saturday, with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urging diplomatic resolution.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to ceasefire after Doha talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after a week of deadly border clashes, marking the most serious escalation since the Taliban took power in Kabul in 2021. Talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Doha brought both sides to the table after days of fierce fighting. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif […] The post Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to ceasefire after Doha talks appeared first on 5Pillars.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” following days of intense border clashes that left dozens dead, including at least ten civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory. The breakthrough came after high-level peace talks in Doha, Qatar, where representatives from both countries met under the mediation of Qatari officials. According to a statement released early Sunday by Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, the t…
Pakistan, Afghanistan Declare Immediate Ceasefire
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