Taliban Confirms Pakistan Ceasefire Will Hold Despite Failed Talks

Afghanistan's Taliban government said Saturday the ceasefire with Pakistan will hold, despite the failure of talks meant to cement a truce which halted a week of clashes that killed dozens.

"There is no issue with the ceasefire previously agreed upon with Pakistan, it will hold," Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told a news conference. "We thank friendly countries, Qatar and Turkey, but we do not see anything (further) to do for now."