The ceasefire could be extended if additional time was required for talks, the report said.
On the issue of Pakistan, Muttaqi reiterated Afghanistan’s commitment to resolving bilateral issues through dialogue and diplomacy, while safeguarding its sovereignty.
Afghan officials condemned the attacks, saying civilian areas were deliberately targeted, causing significant harm to local communities.
Dar said all sides had expressed confidence in Pakistan’s role, adding that China "fully supports" the initiative.
The development comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions, including Pakistan’s ongoing military campaign, Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, against Afghanistan.
Rehman further warned that Pakistan’s relations with India, Iran, and Afghanistan are under strain, while several regional states are strengthening partnerships with India.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stressing the importance of diplomacy to resolve...
The minister strongly condemned recent attacks by Pakistani regime, describing them as violations of international and Islamic principles.
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...
China’s special envoy for Afghanistan is actively shuttling between Kabul and Islamabad to encourage dialogue and reconciliation.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has previously criticized UNAMA’s activities, claiming that the mission's reports misrepresent the situation in Afghanistan.
Wang noted that China’s Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs is currently shuttling between the two countries to help promote dialogue and reconciliation.
The Chinese envoy added that China remains in contact with Pakistani authorities and is working to encourage de-escalation and constructive engagement between the two neighboring countries.
Respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, he said, remains essential for fostering regional stability and building trust among neighboring states.
Ankara has previously supported mediation and diplomatic engagement aimed at reducing violence along the Durand Line.
Khalilzad stated: “Pakistan’s demands from Afghanistan are so unreasonable that even the government of Pakistan is embarrassed to articulate them.”
NAMA said council members will also meet again on March 17 to review the mandate and ongoing activities of the mission in Afghanistan.
Separately, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, appealed for immediate dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad to prevent further escalation and civilian harm.
Speaking at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, Amiri Moghadam cautioned that further escalation would serve no side and risk destabilizing the broader region.
The spokesperson expressed hope that “good-faith dialogue” between Kabul and Islamabad would help defuse the crisis.
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