Clerics call for break until Eidoul Azha

A group of clerics from Pakistan and Afghanistan have called on authorities on both sides to extend the pause in hostilities until Eidul Azha.

Eleven Pakistani clerics and as many Afghan clerics signed a joint declaration published Tuesday evening.

“Through the joint efforts and cooperation of the public and esteemed political scientists and respected tribal leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan, we are taking a sincere, serious and conciliatory step towards a lasting and dignified solution to the conflict between our two countries,” the statement said.