Peshawar Peace Jirga Backs Diplomacy Between Taliban and Pakistan, Calls for Ceasefire
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Afghan Verified) -- A peace jirga in Peshawar hosted by Arbab Shahzad Khan, former senior secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has voiced support for diplomacy between the Taliban and Pakistan.
The gathering was organized by the Movement for Support of Sustainable Policies and Executive Reforms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the National Reform Movement. It brought together representatives from political parties, scholars, the business community and media.
Participants emphasized that the territories of Afghanistan and Pakistan should not be used against each other. They proposed establishing a continuous communication structure to facilitate ongoing dialogues between the Afghan Taliban and the Pakistani government.
The jirga called for an immediate ceasefire amid deadly clashes between Afghan Taliban fighters and the Pakistani army that have continued for about a month. Tensions had eased following a temporary ceasefire observed during Eid al-Fitr.
Organizers announced plans for another similar meeting in Quetta aimed at promoting peace and reducing tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan.
Know more about this story?
If you have additional information or believe something is inaccurate, let us know. Your tips help us stay accurate.
Sources (1)
More in Security
Taliban Deputy Spokesman Reports Two Killed in Pakistani Border Attacks
Iran's Health Ministry Reports 2,076 Killed, Over 26,500 Wounded in US and Israeli Airstrikes
Uzbek Court Sentences Five to 12-15 Years for Smuggling Narcotics from Afghanistan
215 Azm Corps Brigade Rescues Stranded People and Tankers from Floods in Dilaram District
ReliableTaliban Deputy Spokesman Reports Two Killed in Pakistani Border Attacks
A Taliban deputy spokesman reported two civilians killed and 25 wounded, including children, in Pakistani attacks on Afghan border provinces using artillery and drones. The incidents coincide with planned diplomatic talks between the two sides in China.
ReliableIran's Health Ministry Reports 2,076 Killed, Over 26,500 Wounded in US and Israeli Airstrikes
Iran's Ministry of Health reports at least 2,076 people killed and over 26,500 wounded in US and Israeli airstrikes since February 28. The IFRC warns of surging medical needs, reports three staff deaths, and notes over 600 schools targeted.
ReliableUzbek Court Sentences Five to 12-15 Years for Smuggling Narcotics from Afghanistan
Uzbekistan's Fergana province court sentenced five men, including a merchant and two brothers, to 12-15 years in prison for smuggling nearly 10 kg of charas from Afghanistan. Authorities seized cash, opium and other drugs during arrests linked to Afghan transit routes, Uzbekistan's State Security Service said.
Reliable215 Azm Corps Brigade Rescues Stranded People and Tankers from Floods in Dilaram District
Members of the 215 Azm Corps' 8th Khalid bin Walid Border Brigade rescued stranded people, vehicles and tankers from floods in Dilaram district. Corps commander Maulvi Mohammad Ayub Khalid ordered continued operations and aid for those affected.