Pakistan and Afghanistan to hold peace talks in Doha

Tehran - BORNA - The negotiations, which are being brokered by the Qatari government, come after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika border province that claimed five lives, including three cricket players.

“A high-level delegation from Pakistan, led by our Minister of Defense, will hold discussions with representatives of the Afghan Taliban in Doha today,” the Pakistani Foreign Ministry posted on X. “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.”

The ministry said Pakistan “does not seek escalation” but urged the Afghan Taliban authorities to honor their commitments to the international community” and address Islamabad’s “legitimate security concerns” by taking verifiable action against terrorists in the border regions.

The Asian neighbors agreed to a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday and were invited by the Qatari government to negotiate a permanent truce and address mutual concerns.

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