Afghanistan and Pakistan pledge to respect ceasefire after more than a week of deadly fighting

Published October 19, 2025 10:07am ET



ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, pledged on Sunday to respect a ceasefire.

The truce, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, came into effect immediately and is intended to pause hostilities.

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