Taliban Dismisses Ceasefire Statement with Pakistan as Misinterpreted

The spokesperson for the Taliban has dismissed a joint statement regarding a ceasefire with Pakistan, reiterating that the Islamic Emirate’s position has always been against any use of Afghan territory against other nations. He announced an agreement between both parties to refrain from hostile actions; analysts view this agreement as a part of the regional power dynamics…

Taliban’s Firm Stance on Non-Intervention

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, announced on his official social media account that the published statement about a ceasefire agreement between the Taliban and Pakistan was not a jointly issued declaration. Mujahid emphasized that the statement stating support would not be provided for attacks by groups opposing the Pakistani government reflects the steadfast and permanent position of the Islamic Emirate. He asserted, “We will not allow Afghan territory to be used against any country, nor will we support any attacks against any party.”

Conclusion of Doha Talks with a Signed Agreement

Earlier that same day, Mujahid reported the conclusion of talks between representatives of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Doha, Qatar. According to him, this meeting ended with the signing of an agreement aimed at establishing a complete and meaningful ceasefire. Under this agreement, the two countries have committed to avoiding any hostile actions against each other and to cease support for groups active against the Pakistani government. Meanwhile, some regional analysts believe that recent moves by Islamabad and their willingness to negotiate with the Taliban may be aimed at curbing the expansion of U.S. influence in Afghanistan. These experts suggest that Pakistan is attempting to maintain communication channels with the Taliban to prevent Kabul from getting closer to Washington and to thwart the potential revival of the Bagram military base by the U.S., which they consider part of a new political pressure strategy from Islamabad on the Taliban.