Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning. File
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Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to avoid any escalation in their armed conflict, during talks hosted by China in recent days, Beijing said Wednesday (April 8, 2026).
The neighbours and one-time allies have been locked in violent confrontation over claims from Islamabad that Afghanistan is harbouring militants responsible for cross-border attacks, which the Taliban government denies.
Published – April 08, 2026 09:31 pm IST
