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Afghanistan and Pakistan Agree on Immediate Ceasefire in Doha
Sial.Yousofi
Sun, 10/19/2025 – 09:28

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire following the signing of an agreement in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
According to a statement by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ceasefire has been described as both “immediate” and “permanent.”
The ministry stated: “A round of negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan was held in Doha, mediated by the State of Qatar and the Republic of Türkiye. During these talks, both sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of mechanisms to ensure lasting peace and stability between the two countries. Both sides also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in the coming days to ensure the continuity of the ceasefire.”
The Islamic Emirate has also confirmed the agreement, emphasizing the focus on peace and mutual respect.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, announced on X that both sides had agreed not to engage in any hostile actions.
He added: “It was agreed that neither country will undertake any hostile actions against the other, nor will they support groups carrying out attacks against the Pakistani government. Both sides will refrain from attacking each other’s security forces, civilians, or facilities. In the future, a mechanism will be established through the mediation of third countries to review bilateral claims and implement the agreement.”
Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, who was part of the negotiations, said on X that a follow-up meeting to review the ceasefire and agreement will be held on October 25.
In his post, Asif wrote: “Both neighboring countries will respect each other’s territory. Another round of talks between delegations will take place in Istanbul on October 25, where detailed discussions will be held. We sincerely thank Qatar and Türkiye for their mediation.”
The conflict, launched by Pakistan’s military regime on October 9, began after Pakistani forces violated Afghanistan’s airspace, with reports stating that fighter jets reached as far as Kabul.
Pakistani officials later claimed that they had targeted Noor Wali Mehsud, the leader of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). However, Mehsud denied the claim in an audio message, calling Pakistan’s statement baseless.
In the recent days of fighting, both sides suffered casualties, with most of the victims on the Afghan side of the hypothetical Durand Line being women and children.
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