Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Taliban and Pakistani representatives are set to hold talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar, to discuss a long-term ceasefire following recent deadly border clashes.

Taliban and Pakistani representatives are expected to hold talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar, following days of deadly cross-border clashes, Dawn newspaper reported on Saturday.

The report said both sides are seeking to agree on a long-term ceasefire after a recent wave of fighting along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that a delegation from Kabul will travel to Doha to meet Pakistani officials for discussions aimed at de-escalating tensions.

The talks follow renewed Pakistani airstrikes on Thursday night tar...