Islamabad, Oct 19: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to establish mechanisms aimed at ensuring lasting peace after days of deadly clashes along the border, officials said on Sunday. The violence left several soldiers, civilians, and militants dead on both sides.

The breakthrough came following talks between Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Afghanistan’s acting Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoob in Doha, facilitated by Qatar and Turkiye, according to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.

“Both sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire and establishment of mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability,” the statement said. Follow-up meetings are planned to ensure the truce’s implementation and sustainability.

The Doha talks were prompted

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