DOHA: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, taking to the X, has informed that high level delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan will hold talks on Sat (18th Oct) 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.”
Defence Minister Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid is heading the Afghan delegation that also harbours Chief of Intelligence Mullah Abdul Wasiq. Afghan Parte Parole Zabiullah Mujahid, by means of X, has confirmed that the delegation has travelled to Doha and urged its forces to refrain from any new movements despite reserving the right to respond to Pakistani strikes, to preserve the dignity and standing of its negotiating team.
It may be recalled that on 15th Oct, FO stated: “A temporary ceasefire has been decided between the Pakistani government and the Afghan Taliban regime, with the mutual consent of both parties, for the next 48 hours from 6pm today, at the request of the Taliban …during this period, both sides will make sincere efforts to find a positive solution to this complex but solvable issue through constructive dialogue.”
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a temporary ceasefire after renewed fighting overnight that neutralised and injured dozens near Pakistan’s Chaman border. Pakistan Army stated: “The insinuations that the attack was initiated by Pakistan, are outrageous and blatant lies, just like the claims of capturing Pakistani posts or equipment…
“The Armed Forces stand resolute and fully prepared to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan.“Pakistan Army retaliated when Afghan forces resorted to unprovoked firing here on Tuesday ( 14th Oct 2025).” According to Pak Army Porte Parole, Taliban regime’s posts were badly damaged and one of its tanks caught fire during the exchange of fire.
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