Pakistan, Afghanistan Seek Calm

The Doha talks are seen as a crucial step in de-escalating hostilities, addressing security concerns, and preventing further civilian casualties along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following over a week of intense fighting that claimed dozens of lives and left hundreds injured, Qatars Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday. The statement highlighted that both countries also committed to establishing mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability, with follow-up talks scheduled in the coming days to ensure the ceasefire holds. The negotiations took place in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, and involved high-level delegations