Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Conflict: Diplomatic Delegations Meet in Doha Following Deadly Clashes and Airstrikes

Oct 18, 2025 03:42 pm CST

Afghan and Pakistani delegations are meeting in Doha, Qatar to address escalating border tensions after a week of deadly cross-border fighting. The conflict, which has claimed dozens of lives and injured hundreds, intensified when Pakistan launched airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province following the expiration of a 48-hour ceasefire. While Pakistan claims to be targeting militant hideouts, Afghanistan reports civilian casualties and has condemned the actions as violations of sovereignty.