Afghanistan and Pakistan agree on immediate ceasefire

Sunday 19 October 2025 - 14:00

By: Sahili Aya

Afghanistan and Pakistan agree on immediate ceasefire

After days of escalating clashes that left dozens dead, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” and the creation of mechanisms aimed at ensuring lasting peace and stability, according to a statement released by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday.

The agreement, reached during talks held in Doha with Qatar’s mediation, marks what Qatari officials described as an “important step” toward restoring calm along the often volatile border shared by the two countries.

Follow-up meetings are expected in the coming days to monitor the truce and lay the groundwork for further cooperation.

According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, both sides pledged not to carry out hostile acts against each other, nor to support armed groups targeting the Pakistani government, its security forces, or civilians.

A photo shared on social media showed the Afghan and Pakistani defense ministers signing the accord and shaking hands.

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif expressed gratitude to Qatar and Turkey, who played a key role in brokering the deal. He confirmed that a new round of talks will take place in Istanbul on October 25.

The ceasefire follows weeks of border tensions, fueled by mutual accusations over terror attacks and security breaches. The recent escalation began after explosions in Kabul, which Afghan authorities blamed on Pakistan. In response, Taliban forces launched a border offensive, prompting Islamabad to threaten a “strong retaliation.”