Ishaq Dar hails Pak-Afghan ceasefire as key step toward regional peace
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Dar praised the “constructive roles of Qatar and Türkiye”, noting that “Pakistan looks forward to the establishment of a concrete and verifiable monitoring mechanism
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said that the Doha ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan is a “positive and important” first step toward peace and stability in the region.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dar praised the “constructive roles of Qatar and Türkiye”, noting that “Pakistan looks forward to the establishment of a concrete and verifiable monitoring mechanism, which is expected to be discussed at the next meeting hosted by Türkiye”.
He emphasized that continued dialogue and mutual respect are essential for long-term regional harmony. Such a mechanism is essential to address the threat of terrorism originating from Afghan soil and to ensure that all possible efforts are made to prevent further loss of life, he added.
A ceasefire agreement was reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan following 13 hours of negotiations in Doha, with mediation by Qatar and Türkiye.
Welcome the Agreement finalized late last night in Doha. It is the first step in the right direction.
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) October 19, 2025
Deeply appreciate the constructive role played by brotherly Qatar and Turkiye.
We look forward to the establishment of a concrete and verifiable monitoring mechanism, in the…
