Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by the Defence Minister, is visiting Doha for talks with representatives of the Afghan Taliban. The discussions will focus on immediate measures to end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan emanating from Afghanistan and to restore peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border. The delegation will emphasise that Pakistan does not seek escalation but expects the Afghan Taliban to honour their commitments to the international community and to address Pakistan's legitimate security concerns by taking concrete action against terrorist entities, including the FAK, TTP, FAH, and BLA.

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