What we know about Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire, will it hold?
Summary
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a ceasefire after a week of violence along their border. The agreement was reached through talks held in Doha, facilitated by Qatar and Turkey. Both countries have pledged to work towards lasting peace and stop violence against each other.Key Facts
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to stop fighting immediately after border clashes.
- Qatar and Turkey helped mediate the peace talks.
- The violence started on October 11, following reported strikes by Pakistan on Afghan locations.
- The agreement includes follow-up meetings to ensure the ceasefire is upheld.
- The next meeting is scheduled for October 25 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Both countries agreed to respect each other's sovereignty and not support attacks against each other.
- Pakistan's Defence Minister confirmed the deal and called for ending cross-border terrorism.
- The Taliban spokesperson stated both sides would resolve disputes through dialogue.
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