ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif met US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, state media reported Friday, urging action to address challenges arising from Afghan territory to ensure regional peace and stability. The meeting came a day after Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to extend a ceasefire following deadly clashes earlier this month that left dozens of soldiers, civilians and militants dead.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend a ceasefire during talks in Istanbul after the worst border clashes between the neighbors in years, Pakistan’s…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif met US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, state media reported Friday, urging action to…