PESHAWAR
\nAfter nearly a week of intense border clashes that claimed dozens of lives on both sides, Pakistan and Afghanistan reached a ceasefire agreement late Saturday during negotiations held in Doha, Qatar. The breakthrough, facilitated by the State of Qatar with assistance from the Republic of Turkiya, aims to restore calm and open a new chapter in bilateral relations.
\nChina and Iran have been designated as guarantors to ensure compliance with the terms of the accord. According to the agreement, Afghanistan has pledged not to allow its territory to be used for any activity against Pakistan, while in return, Pakistan will continue providing humanitarian support to Afghan refugees.
\nWhile no formal statements have yet been released by Islamabad or Kabul, the ceasefire news has sparked widespread relief and optimism among citizens of both countries.
\nSocial media platforms have been flooded with messages celebrating the \u201creturn of hope\u201d and \u201cbrotherly peace\u201d between the two neighbors.
\nIn a statement confirming the development, Qatar\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said,
\n\u201cA round of negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan was held in Doha, mediated by the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiya.
\nThe two sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability between the two countries.\u201d
\nThe statement further added that both parties would hold follow-up meetings in the coming days to ensure the sustainability and effective implementation of the agreement, contributing to long-term security and regional stability.
\nThe detailed text of the ceasefire agreement outlines several key provisions:
\nImmediate cessation of hostilities and creation of a Joint Border Coordination Office to manage communication between military officials.
\nAfghanistan\u2019s assurance that its soil will not be used by any group, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to conduct attacks against Pakistan.
\nPakistan\u2019s reaffirmation to continue humanitarian support for Afghan refugees in line with Islamic and humanitarian principles.
\nEstablishment of Peace Corridors at Chaman and Torkham to facilitate trade and human connectivity.
\nMedia restraint clauses, directing both nations to avoid hostile rhetoric and promote messages of Islamic brotherhood.
\nMonitoring and review mechanisms, with Qatar hosting quarterly meetings to assess progress.
\nThe ceasefire agreement, effective immediately, will remain valid for two years and can be extended by mutual consent \u2014 marking a potentially historic step toward lasting peace and cooperation in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR After nearly a week of intense border clashes that claimed dozens of lives on both sides, Pakistan and Afghanistan reached a ceasefire agreement late Saturday during negotiations held in Doha, Qatar. The breakthrough, facilitated by the State of Qatar with assistance from the Republic of Turkiya, aims to restore calm and open a new […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":509636,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-509611","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n