Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire After Border Clashes
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, ending days of deadly fighting along their shared border that killed dozens and injured hundreds. The truce was mediated by Qatar and Turkey during talks held in Doha. Both nations have pledged to respect each other's sovereignty and refrain from hostile actions. A key part of the agreement is that Afghanistan will not support militant groups carrying out attacks against Pakistan. Both sides have also promised not to target each other's security forces, civilians, or critical infrastructure. Pakistan's Defense Minister confirmed the deal, stating that "cross-border terrorism from Afghan territory will cease immediately." The Taliban government in Afghanistan responded positively to the outcome. The two countries are scheduled to meet again in Istanbul on October 25th to discuss the details of the agreement further.
