Officials say the closure of border crossings for bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has extended into a second day after deadly weekend clashes spiked tensions.

The two committed to stop attacking each other after the worst outbreak of hostilities in years. But the underlying causes remain, analysts warn.

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the ongoing meeting in Turkey is aimed at making the ceasefire permanent and reliable.

Clashes in recent days have killed dozens of people on both sides of the border. Pakistan is grappling with militant attacks that have increased since 2021, when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.

Unlike the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan, there is no formal treaty governing Afghan-Pakistani river waters, leaving Islamabad with limited immediate options. Pakistani authorities have raised alarms about Afghanistan's water management policies, citing risks to energy and food supplies.