Ceasefire Gains Ground: Pakistan and Afghanistan Navigate Fragile Peace

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a ceasefire following peace talks in Istanbul, aiming to ease recent cross-border tensions. A higher-level meeting is scheduled for November 6 to finalize the mechanism. Despite the collapse of previous talks, the ceasefire holds, though major crossings remain closed.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have recommitted to a ceasefire after peace talks in Istanbul facilitated by Turkey. Despite previous dialogue failing, the new agreement shows promise as the two nations seek to mitigate border tensions.

The ceasefire comes after violent exchanges left dozens dead and has been largely upheld, although key border crossings stay shut. The next round of talks, set for November 6, aims to address these issues more comprehensively.

Both sides have expressed their demands, with Pakistan urging Afghanistan to curb militant activities, while reaffirming their commitment to peace. The involvement of Turkey and Qatar has been crucial in bringing the parties back to negotiations.

(With inputs from agencies.)