According to officials familiar with the talks, Islamabad presented a “single-point agenda” focused squarely on the dismantling of terrorist networks, particularly those affiliated with the Gul Bahadur faction and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which Pakistan blames for recent deadly attacks inside its territory.

Pakistani and Afghan officials will hold crisis talks in Doha, Qatar on Saturday as violence continues despite truce.

Minister of Defence Khawaja Asif will lead a high-level Pakistani delegation to hold discussions with Afghan Taliban authorities in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday (today), the Foreign Office (FO) said, after the neighbouring countries extended a ceasefire to their fierce fighting.

This special report focuses on the escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban government, following deadly airstrikes by Pakistan in Afghan border provinces like Paktika and Khost.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister praised President Donald Trump for brokering the Gaza ceasefire and announced plans to nominate him for a second Nobel Peace Prize.