A truce agreement is reached in Doha with the participation of Qatar and Turkey
Islamabad and Kabul reached an agreement on immediate ceasefire, The two sides said after talks in Doha on Sunday.
The meeting was organised with the participation of Qatar and Turkey as intermediaries.
According to Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the ceasefire has already officially approved, and further negotiations are planned for 25 October in Istanbul to discuss more detailed aspects of the transaction.
Causes of the conflict: worst clashes since 2021
According to Reuters, the latest clashes - including Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory - have been most intense since the Taliban came to power in 2021.
Pakistan claims that militants have been using Afghanistan as a base for attacks inside the country, while the Taliban denies providing sanctuary to such groups and accuses Pakistan of disinformation.
What exactly does the agreement provide for
The parties agreed to A full and meaningful ceasefire, The Taliban spokesman said.
Kabul has made a commitment not to provide support to groups, The Russian Federation has been a major player in the Pakistani war on terror.
The mediators stressed that further meetings are intended to Ensure the duration of the ceasefire and its reliable implementation.
Challenges and next steps
Despite the agreement, the risk of a conflict outbreak remains high:
It is reported that Pakistan's air strikes continued during the negotiations, which casts doubt on the full implementation of the ceasefire
Pakistan claims hundreds of militants killed in operations along the border, but the exact figures cannot be independently confirmed.
Subsequently, the parties will meet on 25 October in Istanbul to discuss the mechanisms for implementing the agreement.
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