Pakistan & Afghanistan Agree to Continue Ceasefire | Istanbul Dialogue Mediated by Türkiye & Qatar

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire, following high-level talks in Istanbul mediated by Türkiye and Qatar. The agreement comes after weeks of escalating tensions and border skirmishes between the two neighbors. The joint statement issued early Friday (October 31) confirmed both sides will establish a monitoring and verification mechanism to ensure compliance and penalize any violations. A principal-level meeting is scheduled in Istanbul on November 6 to finalize the details. Mediators Türkiye and Qatar praised both nations for their commitment to peace and pledged continued support for lasting regional stability. The talks followed earlier clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, which Islamabad blamed on terror groups operating from Afghan soil, an allegation the Taliban denies. This video explains the Istanbul peace talks, the role of mediators, and what the renewed ceasefire means for South Asian security and cross-border relations. Full Story: https://www.dawn.com/news/1952189 #Pakistan #Afghanistan #Ceasefire #IstanbulDialogue #Türkiye #Qatar #Taliban #BorderConflict #SouthAsia #PeaceTalks #WorldNews #BreakingNews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook:   / dawndotcom   Official Twitter:   / dawn_com   Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram:   / dawnnewsenglish   #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews