Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after Doha peace talks

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Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following peace talks in Doha. The agreement was announced by Qatar's foreign ministry after a week of intense border clashes, the worst since the Taliban's 2021 takeover. Mediated by Qatar and Turkey, the talks also established follow-up meetings to ensure the ceasefire's sustainability. The negotiations aimed to address cross-border terrorism and restore border stability, following Pakistani demands for Afghanistan to curb militants operating from its territory.


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