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Brotherhood beyond borders: Pakistan-Afghanistan peace

The Pakistan-Afghanistan cease-fire brings hope amid the Durand Line disputes and security concerns.

The violent clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, two brotherly nations linked by centuries of shared heritage, strike at the heart of regional stability and hinder the crucial connectivity across South and Central Asia.

This conflict risks reigniting longstanding mistrust, encouraging extremism and slowing economic and social progress in both countries.

A recent cease-fire, brokered in Doha through the good offices of Türkiye and Qatar, was a significant diplomatic breakthrough.

it symbolically paused hostilities and opened a path toward dialogue.

Technical-level talks now underway in Istanbul aim to consolidate these gains into durable mechanisms for peace.

Türkiye’s involvement carries particular significance.

Author's summary: Peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan is crucial for regional stability.

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Daily Sabah Daily Sabah — 2025-10-28