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Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime have agreed to extend their ceasefire as negotiations continue in Doha, according to a report by a British news agency. The decision comes as both sides seek to de-escalate recent border tensions and pursue diplomatic solutions.
A spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed that during the initial 48-hour truce, both countries engaged in constructive discussions aimed at easing hostilities. The spokesperson added that Pakistan, acting in self-defense, effectively repelled Taliban attacks and inflicted significant damage on their militant positions.
He further clarified that Pakistan’s retaliatory actions targeted terrorist hideouts used by Taliban forces and were not directed at civilian populations. “Our operations were defensive in nature and aimed at neutralizing threats, not harming innocent civilians,” the statement emphasized.
The original 48-hour ceasefire, which ended at 6 p.m. earlier this week, had temporarily halted cross-border clashes. Prior to that, Pakistan had conducted targeted strikes in Kandahar and Kabul, focusing on militant leadership and strongholds associated with the outlawed Khawarij faction. These operations prompted the Taliban to request a ceasefire, which has now been extended to support continued dialogue.
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