RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Saudi Arabia and Qatar are engaged in efforts to halt deadly fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP on Friday. "Saudi Arabia, in coordination with Qatar, is making efforts to reduce tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan," said the source, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, also spoke with his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, according to a Saudi statement. In October, a truce was brokered by Qatar and Turkey after deadly clashes killed more than 70 people on both sides. Gulf heavyweight Saudi Arabia recently intervened to mediate the release of three Pakistani soldiers captured by Afghanistan.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 27, 2026 15:23 UTC