Overview
- Media reports say the truce followed talks in Istanbul mediated by Qatar and Türkiye after October border clashes.
- Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif accused India of waging a proxy war to keep Pakistan engaged on eastern and western fronts and said proof could be presented if required.
- Asif said the Istanbul discussions included a clause holding Afghanistan responsible if unlawful activity originates from its soil.
- He confirmed the Torkham crossing has reopened only to repatriate undocumented Afghan nationals, with trade and visa processing still suspended pending talks.
- Both sides are expected to hold a principal-level session on November 6 to determine how the ceasefire will be implemented.