Qatar and Türkiye broker Pakistan-Afghanistan de-escalation agreement

A Qatar-Türkiye brokered agreement was reached in Doha on October 19, 2025, to de-escalate recent Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions. The agreement includes a ceasefire and an end to cross-border terrorism. Key provisions reportedly involve Afghanistan ceasing support for groups operating against Pakistan. The agreement also calls for mutual respect for sovereignty and the establishment of a mechanism to verify the ceasefire's implementation. This development follows Pakistan's strategic posturing against Kabul. The article suggests Afghanistan needs Pakistan more than Islamabad needs Afghanistan, challenging notions of "strategic depth."