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Qatar welcomes temporary Eid truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar said the temporary truce is a constructive gesture that could help de-escalate the situation and promote calm along the border.
Qatar has welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, describing the move as a positive step toward easing tensions between the two neighbors.
In a statement issued on March 18 in Doha, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar said the temporary truce is a constructive gesture that could help de-escalate the situation and promote calm along the border.
The ministry expressed hope that the short-term ceasefire would pave the way for a sustainable and lasting agreement that protects civilian lives and contributes to long-term security and stability in the region.
Qatar also commended both sides for responding to calls by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey to implement the Eid truce, emphasizing that dialogue and peaceful solutions remain the best approach for resolving disputes.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry further reiterated Doha’s commitment to continuing diplomatic efforts, in coordination with regional and international partners, to support de-escalation and strengthen peace and stability in the region.
The spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan announced Wednesday that the security and defense forces of the Islamic Emirate are announcing a temporary halt to the “Rad-ul Zulm” defense operations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar.
Zabihullah Mujahid wrote in X: “While appreciating the goodwill of friendly and mediating countries, the Islamic Emirate notes that maintaining the national security of Afghanistan, the privacy and safety of Afghans’ lives is its national and religious duty, and will respond courageously to any aggression if threatened.”
This is while Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting, has also announced that the country has temporarily halted its attacks on Afghanistan on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey.
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, held a telephone conversation with Rosemary DiCarlo, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to discuss humanitarian assistance and ongoing cooperation between Afghanistan and the United Nations.
According to a statement released by the Foreign Ministry, DiCarlo expressed appreciation for the facilitation and cooperation provided by the Islamic Emirate in support of humanitarian activities. She described these measures as important for ensuring that aid reaches those in need in an effective and timely manner.
The UN official also briefed the Afghan foreign minister on recent developments concerning the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and outlined the organization’s ongoing efforts in the country.
Both sides emphasized the continuation of mutual understanding, constructive interaction, and further cooperation.
Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, Minister of Interior Affairs, has stressed the need to adopt necessary security measures to ensure the safety of citizens during the month of Muharram.
Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, said that Haqqani raised the issue during a leadership meeting of the ministry attended by deputy ministers, directors, and officials from various departments.
During the meeting, Haqqani emphasized the implementation of a new law approved by the leader of the Islamic Emirate for the Ministry of Interior and also called for the adoption of necessary security measures to ensure public safety during Muharram.
Haqqani added that serious efforts are needed to further strengthen individual and social security, and that security forces across the country should intensify efforts to build public trust through sincere service to the people so that issues can be addressed in a timely manner through coordination between citizens and security forces.
The meeting also stressed the provision of technical equipment for the Crime Prevention Directorate as well as improving the capacity of its professional staff.
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Uzbek president highlights active role in Trans-Afghan Railway project; Khalilzad urges Pakistan’s support
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has said that Uzbekistan is playing an active role in advancing the Trans-Afghan Railway project, a major regional infrastructure initiative aimed at connecting Central Asia with South Asian markets through Afghanistan.
Speaking at the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum, Mirziyoyev said the project would provide Central Asian countries with access to southern seaports and strengthen regional transport and trade connectivity.
The Trans-Afghan Railway is expected to connect Central Asia with Pakistan’s seaports via Afghanistan, offering landlocked countries in the region a shorter route to global markets. In 2025, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan signed a trilateral agreement in Kabul to conduct a feasibility study for the railway.
Meanwhile, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed Mirziyoyev’s support for the project, describing it as an important step toward linking Central Asia and Afghanistan with South Asia, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean.
In a post on X, Khalilzad said the successful implementation of the railway could contribute to greater prosperity and stability in Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. He identified strained relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan as a major obstacle to the project’s realization.
Khalilzad argued that the economic and transit benefits of the corridor should encourage both countries to resolve their differences through diplomatic engagement and negotiated agreements. He added that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has expressed interest in the project and called on Pakistan’s military leadership to respond in kind.
“Both should think of the positive future than can lie ahead, instead of repeating past mistakes,” he said.
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