Residents remove debris from a house damaged by Wednesday's two drone strikes, in Kabul, Afghanistan. (AP Photo)

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following days of peace talks in Doha, Qatar’s foreign ministry announced early Sunday. The decision came after a week of deadly border clashes that left dozens dead and hundreds injured in the worst fighting between the two neighbours since the Taliban took power in 2021, Reuters reported.

Qatar’s foreign ministry said the agreement was reached during a round of negotiations on Saturday mediated by Qatar and Turkey. Both sides also committed to holding follow-up meetings “to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire and verify its implementation in a reliable and sustainable manner,” the statement added.

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