Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their 48-hour ceasefire until the conclusion of ongoing peace talks in Doha, Qatar. This decision comes after weeks of intense clashes, marking the worst violence between the two nations in decades. A Pakistani delegation has already arrived in Doha, while an Afghan delegation is expected to join the discussions on Saturday, according to unnamed security officials and a Taliban source. The temporary truce, initiated on Wednesday, paused fierce ground fighting and airstrikes that resulted in numerous casualties and heightened tensions along their contested border. The conflict escalated after Pakistan accused Afghanistan of harboring militants responsible for attacks on Pakistani soil, including a recent suicide attack that killed seven soldiers in North Waziristan. While the Taliban denies these allegations, Pakistan has expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue to resolve the crisis. International mediators, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, have stepped in to facilitate peace efforts, with U.S. President Donald Trump also offering assistance. The extended ceasefire reflects a cautious optimism as both nations seek to de-escalate hostilities and address long-standing grievances.