Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Ceasefire After Qatar-Mediated Talks

After a week of deadly border clashes that killed dozens, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. The agreement was reached during negotiations in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, to end the worst violence between the neighbours since 2021. Both nations also agreed to hold follow-up meetings to ensure the truce is sustainable. The fighting had flared after explosions in Afghanistan on October 9, which Kabul blamed on Islamabad, leading to cross-border strikes and ground battles.