Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has hailed the recent Doha agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan as a significant move toward restoring regional peace and stability after weeks of escalating border tensions.
Calling the accord “the first step in the right direction,” Dar said the development reflects both nations’ willingness to pursue dialogue over confrontation.
He stressed that while the agreement is a welcome beginning, long-term peace depends on a “concrete and verifiable monitoring mechanism” to ensure mutual trust and accountability.
Dar also extended gratitude to Qatar and Türkiye for their constructive diplomatic role in mediating and facilitating the talks, noting that their efforts have been crucial in de-escalating the situation. “Such initiatives prove that regional cooperation can overcome even the most difficult challenges,” he added.
Under the Doha agreement, both sides have agreed to maintain restraint along the border and work through diplomatic channels to address future concerns.
The two countries are expected to hold follow-up discussions in Istanbul on October 25, focusing on implementing confidence-building measures, improving border coordination, and strengthening trade and people-to-people connections.
The agreement has been widely viewed as a ray of hope for stability in the region, especially after months of hostilities that led to heavy casualties on both sides.
