An important breakthrough occurred on Monday as the Pakistani and Afghan jirgas concluded a mutual agreement on a permanent ceasefire and the reopening of the Torkham border.
The discussions, which took place during a joint meeting, led to an understanding to temporarily stop controversial construction activities on the Afghan border side.
Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi, head of the Pakistani jirga, stressed the importance of the meeting, calling a turning point by defusing tensions between the two countries.
He confirmed that the two parties had agreed to suspend the construction contested by the Afghan forces, pending new consultations with the Afghan authorities.
The current construction question will be addressed at the next joint meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, where a final decision on the issue will be made. Meanwhile, commercial roads through the Torkham border will remain open, guaranteeing an uninterrupted cross-border trade.
The exact date of the joint chamber session will be determined by the mutual consultation, marking an important step to resolve the long -standing problem. This agreement follows weeks of increased tensions and conflicts near the border.
