Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Resume Border Peace Talks: Report
In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to maintain a ceasefire along their shared border and resume peace talks aimed at easing recent tensions, according to a report published by Dawn on Friday.

The agreement reportedly came after mediation efforts led by Türkiye, which hosted the latest round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations in Istanbul.

A joint statement released by Türkiye early Friday confirmed that both sides had agreed to continue dialogue and prevent further escalation. “Further modalities of the implementation will be discussed and decided during a principal-level meeting in Istanbul on November 6,” the statement read.

Talks between the two countries had earlier stalled this week, after Pakistan accused the Taliban of being reluctant to provide assurances to stop cross-border attacks and militant infiltration. The situation had led to heightened tensions and sporadic border clashes.

Diplomatic observers view the agreement as an important step toward restoring normalcy and cooperation between the two neighbours, who share a 2,600-km-long porous frontier often plagued by militant movements and security challenges.

Islamabad and Kabul have both expressed interest in ensuring regional stability, but mistrust and border skirmishes have repeatedly derailed peace efforts in recent years.

The upcoming meeting in Istanbul is expected to outline a framework for long-term coordination, including mechanisms for border management and intelligence sharing to prevent further hostilities.