Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire after talks mediated by Qatar, ending a week of deadly cross-border fighting. Both sides aim to establish lasting peace and hold follow-up discussions. Violence has escalated recently, with Pakistan responding to perceived aggression from Afghanistan. The situation is complicated by the presence of militant groups and historical border disputes. The ceasefire follows a series of attacks, including a suicide bombing in Pakistan and retaliatory strikes in Afghanistan, which have resulted in civilian casualties.