October 31, 2025
On 30 October, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire initiated on 19 October for a week following peace talks in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. The countries will meet again on 06 November to finalize the implementation of the framework for the truce. The recent border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan began earlier this month and has led to multiple casualties, including soldiers, civilians, and militants. The immediate preservation of the ceasefire provides a crucial window for de-escalation, but major border crossings remain closed, significantly impacting bilateral trade and transit.