Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Resume Talks and Maintain Ceasefire

After talks stalled earlier this week, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to resume dialogue and maintain a ceasefire following mediation by Türkiye and Qatar in Istanbul. The high-stakes negotiations aim to de-escalate tensions along their shared border. The new round of talks will focus on creating a monitoring mechanism to uphold the truce and address Pakistan's central demand for verifiable action against militant groups operating from Afghan soil, signaling a cautious step towards resolving the persistent security crisis.