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In a significant development in the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistan has reportedly pleaded with Afghanistan to stop the ongoing clashes and expressed fears of harsh retaliation, effectively pleading for peace.

The Taliban confirmed this, according to reports. Taliban official Abdul Haq Hamad claimed Islamabad pleaded "Allah ke vaste" (for God’s sake) to stop the fighting.

This marks Pakistan's second such plea in six months, following its request to India to cease retaliation during Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Pakistan has also sought intervention from Qatar and Saudi Arabia to ease tensions after fierce border clashes between the two neighbors, according to reports.

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