Pakistan and Afghanistan lastly agreed on Thursday to uphold a ceasefire throughout peace talks in Istanbul, in response to Turkey, after the sooner discussions between the 2 sides had collapsed. The 2 international locations had confronted their most severe navy confrontations for the reason that Taliban's 2021 takeover of Kabul, with lethal clashes this month triggering Pakistani airstrikes, Afghan retaliatory hearth and the closure of key crossings used for commerce and transit, Reuters reported. “Afghanistan, Pakistan, Türkiye and Qatar held conferences in Istanbul from 25-30 October 2025 geared toward solidifying the ceasefire which was agreed by Afghanistan and Pakistan in Doha on 18-19 October 2025 with the mediation of Türkiye and Qatar. All events have agreed on continuation of ceasefire,” Turkey's International Ministry stated.It added {that a} follow-up assembly could be held in Istanbul on November 6 to resolve how the mechanism can be applied, and that Turkey and Qatar “stand able to proceed cooperation with each side for lasting peace and stability.” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid issued a separate assertion shortly earlier than midnight in Istanbul confirming the conclusion of the talks and saying each side had agreed to proceed discussions in future conferences. He stated Afghanistan sought good relations with Pakistan “based mostly on mutual respect and non-interference.”Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan flared earlier this month after explosions in Kabul that the Taliban govt blamed on Pakistani airstrikes. Afghan officers claimed to have retaliated, saying 58 Pakistani troopers have been killed, however Pakistan's navy stated 23 of its troopers died and insisted its operations focused militant hideouts inside Afghanistan. The clashes prompted Qatar to host emergency talks, which resulted in a brief ceasefire on 19 October. 4 days of subsequent talks in Istanbul ended with out settlement on Tuesday earlier than Turkey and Qatar helped carry the perimeters again to the desk. On Thursday, Pakistan's military chief, Discipline Marshal Asim Munir, instructed tribal elders in Peshawar that Pakistan sought peace with all its neighbours, together with Afghanistan, however warned it “won't tolerate cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil.”
