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Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following intense negotiations mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Doha. The agreement marks the end of a week of fierce clashes along their disputed border, which had claimed dozens of lives.
According to the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both countries have committed to consolidating lasting peace and stability between them through the establishment of mechanisms. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for the coming days to ensure the ceasefire's sustainability and verify its implementation in a reliable manner.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the deal, stating that it was "a first step in the right direction". He also expressed gratitude towards Qatar and Turkey for their constructive role in facilitating negotiations. The Pakistani delegation has emphasized the need for concrete and verifiable monitoring mechanisms to address terrorism emanating from Afghan soil.
The talks followed a week of violent clashes, which killed dozens and wounded hundreds along the contested 2,600km border. Islamabad had demanded that Kabul rein in rebels who were operating from safe havens in Afghanistan, sparking cross-border fighting. However, both sides have denied each other's accusations, with Pakistan accusing the Afghan regime of allowing armed groups to reside inside Afghanistan.
The recent surge in violence has raised concerns about regional stability and the threat posed by terrorism. The agreement represents a significant step towards de-escalating tensions between two South Asian neighbors who had been at odds since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021.
With the immediate ceasefire in place, both countries are now working towards establishing a lasting peace deal that addresses their long-standing issues and promotes regional stability.
According to the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both countries have committed to consolidating lasting peace and stability between them through the establishment of mechanisms. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for the coming days to ensure the ceasefire's sustainability and verify its implementation in a reliable manner.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the deal, stating that it was "a first step in the right direction". He also expressed gratitude towards Qatar and Turkey for their constructive role in facilitating negotiations. The Pakistani delegation has emphasized the need for concrete and verifiable monitoring mechanisms to address terrorism emanating from Afghan soil.
The talks followed a week of violent clashes, which killed dozens and wounded hundreds along the contested 2,600km border. Islamabad had demanded that Kabul rein in rebels who were operating from safe havens in Afghanistan, sparking cross-border fighting. However, both sides have denied each other's accusations, with Pakistan accusing the Afghan regime of allowing armed groups to reside inside Afghanistan.
The recent surge in violence has raised concerns about regional stability and the threat posed by terrorism. The agreement represents a significant step towards de-escalating tensions between two South Asian neighbors who had been at odds since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021.
With the immediate ceasefire in place, both countries are now working towards establishing a lasting peace deal that addresses their long-standing issues and promotes regional stability.