Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Mujahid said they will not retaliate against recent Pakistani attacks during ongoing Doha talks, citing respect for mediation efforts aimed at easing border tensions.
Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed on Saturday that Defence Minister Mullah Yaqub Mujahid has travelled to Doha for talks with Pakistani officials following days of escalating cross-border violence.
In a post on X, the Taliban spokesperson, Mujahid said the Taliban "reserve the right to respond" to Pakistan's attacks but have temporarily halted military operations "out of respect" for the negotiation team in Doha.
He said Pakistani forces carried out airstrikes overnight in Afghanistan's southeastern Paktika province, killing and injuring several civilians...