Agreement Overview
A ceasefire agreement has been signed between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The two countries will have a joint mechanism to promote peace and stability along their border.
Recent Border Clashes
In the last few days, there were fierce clashes and shelling on most of the border areas. The incidents led to the deaths of soldiers, civilians, and militants on both sides. The incident created more tension between the two countries.
Peace Talks in Doha
Talks between Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and Afghanistan Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob were held in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. Qatar and Turkey helped facilitate the talks.
Enforcement of the Ceasefire
The two countries agreed to enforce the ceasefire with immediate effect, said a statement released by Qatar's Foreign Ministry. They also agreed to hold further meetings in the near future to monitor and inspect how the agreement is being enforced.
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