DOHA: The first round of Pak-Afghan talks, mediated by Qatar, was held here on Saturday (18th Oct, 2025).
Pakistani team is being led by defence minister, whereas, Afghan delegation is headed by Mullah Yaqoob. The second round of talks will be held on 19th Oct in Doha, focusing on cross-border infiltration by Afghan-based militants.
In the first round of the parleys Pakistan told the Afghan delegation that the presence of militant groups in Afghanistan was unacceptable. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed a high-level delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was in Doha to hold talks with representatives of the Afghan Taliban.
The second day talks will focus on immediate measures to end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan emanating from Afghanistan and on restoring peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border.
Earlier, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, taking to the X, had informed that high level delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan will hold talks to restore peace along the Pak-Afghanistan border.
“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 urges the Afghan Taliban authorities to honour their commitments to the international community and address Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns by taking verifiable action against terrorist entities, including the FAK/TTP and FAH/BLA. Pakistan appreciates the mediation efforts of Qatar and hopes these discussions contribute to peace and stability in the region.”
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