Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to continue their ceasefire after a new round of negotiations in Istanbul, mediated by Türkiye and Qatar. The talks, held from October 25 to 30, focused on consolidating the truce reached earlier this month in Doha. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to peace and will reconvene on November 6 to finalize the ceasefire’s implementation framework.
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According to the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the parties also decided to form a joint monitoring mechanism to verify compliance and impose penalties for violations. Türkiye and Qatar praised the constructive engagement of both sides and pledged continued facilitation for regional stability.
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Pakistan agreed to prolong its stay in Istanbul to “give peace another chance,” following requests from the host nations and Kabul. However, Islamabad reiterated that while it seeks peace, it will not tolerate cross-border terrorism. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Pakistan presented concrete evidence of militant activity, stressing that its primary demand remains verifiable action by Afghanistan against anti-Pakistan elements.
