Doha [Qatar], October 18 (ANI): Pakistan's delegation, led by its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, is set to hold talks with Taliban representatives in Doha on Saturday, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Dozens were killed and hundreds were injured in the recent violence between the two countries.
As per the ministry, the talks aimed at ending "cross-border terrorism against Pakistan."
In a post on X, it said, "A high-level delegation from Pakistan, led by our Minister of Defence, will hold discussions with representatives of the Afghan Taliban in Doha today. The talks will focus on immediate measures to end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan emanating from Afghanistan and restore peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border."
"Pakistan does not seek escalation but urg