Afghanistan's Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani issued a strong warning to Pakistan, emphasizing that Kabul's patience should not be misconstrued as weakness. Following tense negotiations mediated by Turkey and Qatar, both nations agreed to a fragile ceasefire to halt recent deadly border clashes. Despite this progress, the border remains closed, with hundreds stranded.
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