Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have sharply escalated in recent years as Islamabad accuses Kabul of sheltering militant groups involved in attacks inside Pakistan charges that Taliban authorities in Afghanistan deny.
The latest flare-up began after a series of explosions in Kabul on October 9, which the Taliban government blamed on Pakistan. In response, Islamabad launched a cross-border offensive, sparking days of intense clashes that left more than 70 people dead, including civilians, and injured hundreds.
The two countries, once close allies with a 2,600-kilometre shared border, agreed to a ceasefire on October 19 brokered by Turkey and Qatar, though the finer details of the truce are still under discussion. After several days of tense negotiations in Istanbul last week, both sides agreed to extend the ceasefire and resume talks this Thursday. It remains unclear who will head the delegations for the upcoming round.
At the close of the previous discussions, host nation Turkey announced that both sides had consented to create a “monitoring and verification mechanism” to ensure peace and hold violators accountable. The next phase of talks is expected to focus on finalizing the framework of this mechanism and addressing other issues related to the implementation of the ceasefire.
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