Governance & Politics

The United Nations has expressed hope that the recently agreed ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan would remain in place.

Turkey has welcomed the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Anadolu Agency reported on Sunday.

Negotiations between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and Pakistan have concluded in Qatar with both sides agreeing to a comprehensive and meaningful ceasefire.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi has said Afghanistan do not seek war, adding that Pakistan triggered the recent clashes by violating Afghan territory.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) says its delegation has traveled to Doha for talks with the Pakistani side. While the IEA reserves the right to respond to Pakistani military aggressions, it has instructed its forces to refrain from new operations to preserve the credibility of its negotiating team.

Former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has criticized Pakistan, saying it violated the ceasefire and targeted several civilians — including cricket players — in the Urgun district of southeastern Paktika province.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has welcomed the ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan and called for the protection of civilians.

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has condemned Pakistan’s attacks on Afghanistan and said “Islamabad should understand that the people of Afghanistan are united and one voice in defending their country and territory.”

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammad Naeem says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) seeks balanced and respectful ties with all countries and does not maintain relations with any state against another.

A reliable source says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has rejected three separate requests for visas to a high-level Pakistani delegation led by the country’s defence minister over the past three days to visit Afghanistan.

Qatar has expressed concern over the escalation of tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan along the Durand Line, urging both sides to exercise restraint.

Afghan Foreign Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi says the future of Kabul and New Delhi ties seems ‘very promising’.