Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has praised the recent Doha agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling it “the first step in the right direction” toward achieving peace and stability in the region. The accord follows weeks of escalating border tensions and marks a turning point in bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations.
Dar emphasized that while this is a positive beginning, sustainable peace will require a “concrete and verifiable monitoring mechanism” to build mutual trust and accountability. He also expressed gratitude to Qatar and Türkiye for their diplomatic mediation, recognizing their key role in facilitating dialogue and helping both sides avoid further confrontation.
Under the Doha agreement, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to exercise restraint along the border and to resolve future issues through diplomatic channels. Both governments are scheduled to hold follow-up talks in Istanbul on October 25, focusing on confidence-building measures, border coordination, and trade enhancement.
The accord has been widely viewed as a ray of hope for regional peace, particularly after months of hostilities that resulted in significant casualties. Officials believe that consistent dialogue and cooperative engagement will strengthen economic ties and people-to-people relations, paving the way for a more stable South Asia.
