The 48-hour ceasefire between the Taliban and Pakistan was set to expire at 5 p.m. local time on Friday, with no indication of formal negotiations or an extension, officials said.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson told reporters he had no specific information regarding possible talks in Qatar, where discussions were reportedly being planned.
Taliban sources told Afghanistan International that a delegation, led by Defence Minister Mullah Yaqub, is expected to travel to Doha to meet Pakistani officials. The talks would reportedly focus on the recent border clashes and the potential for extending the ceasefire.
However, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry declined to comment on any planned meetings in Doha.
Meanwhile, Qatar, Iran, and Saudi Arabia have each expressed readiness to mediate between the Taliban and Pakistan amid heightened tensions following deadly cross-border fighting earlier this week.
