96 pc people optimistic to lasting peace in Afghanistan: Survey

KABUL and the US would be inked by the end of the week. Pajhwok Afghan News has conducted an online survey in this regard on its official facebookpage in which 5,900 people have answered in just two hours.

Bismillah Alamyar, a social media user wrote: “Yes, the entire Afghan nation is happy. May this lead to durable peace in the country.” Saleem Waziri, another social media user wrote: “We are happy with the reduction in violence and would like the three sides to agree on permanent ceasefire.” Khaleq Mehraban writes: “The 40-year war is ending, the killing of Afghans comes to an end so why one should not be happy. It is important than everything that Allah termed peace as a welfare.” Habib Shakih Nawal wrote: “Yes, I am happy. There is no better time than now for peace. Both sides should stop fighting so that our future is secured.” Faridullah wrote about the reduction in violence: “It is a step towards halting the killing of Afghans. May Allah end the 40-year war and established durable peace.” Some people are doubtful over the reduction in violence: Four persons in the opinion poll wrote that they were not happy over the reduction in violence and presented their arguments. Abdul Ghafar wrote: “I think this is something planned and part of a project. The two sided will never want to end fighting.” Mohammad Rafi also shared same view and said: “This is just to deceive people, it is not true.” Izhar Erfan wrote: “The establishment of peace is one of the divine order and this is just a game. May Allah establish durable peace in Afghanistan.” nh

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