Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar's Foreign Ministry said Sunday. It follows more than a week of fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds.

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The two sides agreed to establish mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability, as well as hold follow-up talks in the coming days to ensure the ceasefire's sustainability, the Qatari statement said.

Delegations from Afghanistan and Pakistan were in Doha for talks to resolve the deadliest crisis between them in several years. The talks were mediated by Qatar and Turkey.

Both governments had sent their defense ministers to lead the talks, which Pakistan

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