Qatar mediates between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban to end the tensions
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are
scheduled to hold pivotal talks in Doha on Friday, facilitated by Qatar, in a
bid to ease ongoing border tensions between the two neighbors.
British media reports indicate that
the Taliban’s official social media accounts confirmed a delegation from the
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, led by Defense Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob
Mujahid, will meet with Pakistani security and intelligence officials in Doha
today.
Although Pakistan has yet to release
an official statement, state media previously confirmed that negotiations were
expected to address recent border disputes. Security sources told PTV Digital
that discussions were anticipated but did not provide details on timing or
location.
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Afghan outlet Tolo News also reported the Doha meeting, citing sources close to the development.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
recently noted in a cabinet meeting that Qatar had offered to mediate between
Pakistan and Afghanistan and expressed its “serious willingness” to facilitate
dialogue.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar
received a message from Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr.
Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, who praised Pakistan’s constructive role in fostering
regional peace and stability. Dar expressed gratitude for Qatar’s ongoing
support and mediation efforts.
The talks gain added urgency as the
temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan is set to expire at 6 pm
today.
Source: The Nation