The Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and Pakistan commenced peace talks in Doha on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to address recent deadly border clashes. The discussions are led by Afghan Taliban Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob and Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
These Qatar-mediated negotiations aim to curb cross-border terrorism and stabilize the region. The talks come in response to escalating tensions and violence along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
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