After days of escalating border violence, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire”, confirmed the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday.
The new truce was brokered by Qatar and Turkey, following a series of deadly airstrikes that killed at least 10 people, including three Afghan cricketers.
Ceasefire Agreement and Future Talks
According to the official statement from Qatar, both sides have agreed to hold follow-up meetings in the coming days. These meetings aim to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire and to verify its implementation in a transparent and reliable manner.
Qatar’s statement added that the goal is to promote peace, security, and long-term stability in both nations.
Fresh Violence Before the Truce
The ceasefire comes just hours after