The Taliban said on Sunday that Pakistan and the Taliban have agreed to a “comprehensive and meaningful ceasefire,” pledging to refrain from any hostile actions against each other following talks in Qatar.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to peace, mutual respect, and good neighbourly relations, agreeing to resolve disputes through dialogue.

He added that the Taliban would not support any groups operating against the Pakistani government. The agreement also includes a commitment that neither Pakistan nor the Taliban will conduct attacks against each other’s security forces, civilians, or facilities.

Mujahid said that, with mediation by Qatar and Türkiye, a joint mechanism will be established to investigate claims from both sides and oversee the ceasefire’s implementation.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed the ceasefire agreement and announced that the second round of talks between the two sides will take place in Istanbul on October 25.