Afghanistan and Pakistan Reach Ceasefire Agreement Amid Rising Tensions

Ceasefire Agreement Announced

On Sunday, Qatar's foreign ministry revealed that Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached an agreement for an immediate ceasefire following discussions held in Doha.

This announcement follows a week of intense border clashes that resulted in numerous casualties among both military personnel and civilians.

According to the Qatari foreign ministry, the ceasefire was established after mediation efforts by Qatar and Turkiye. Both nations have also committed to conducting further meetings to ensure the longevity of the truce.

Qatar expressed hope that this ceasefire would alleviate border tensions between the two nations and lay the groundwork for lasting peace in the region.

Statement | Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to an Immediate Ceasefire During a Round of Negotiations in Doha#MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/fPXvn6GaU6

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) October 18, 2025

The recent violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated after a series of explosions in Afghanistan on October 9, which the Afghan government attributed to Islamabad. Pakistan has not acknowledged any involvement in these incidents.

Following the explosions, armed confrontations occurred along the border, with the Taliban claiming to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers, a statement that Islamabad has not confirmed.

Prior to this latest ceasefire, a temporary truce was established on October 15, which briefly halted the most severe fighting between the two countries since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.

However, just two days later, the Taliban accused Pakistan of conducting airstrikes within Afghan territory, resulting in the deaths of 10 individuals.

Pakistan has consistently accused Afghanistan of providing refuge to militant groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, a claim that Kabul has denied.