ISLAMABAD, May 10 (APP): Pakistan on Monday welcomed the three-day ceasefire announced by Taliban in Afghanistan on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.
“We fully support all efforts that lead to reduction in violence and contribute to achieving durable stability and lasting peace in Afghanistan,” the Foreign Office said.
We welcome the three-day ceasefire announcement for Eid-ul-Fitr by Taliban. We fully support all efforts that lead to reduction in violence and contribute to achieving durable stability & lasting peace in Afghanistan.
— Spokesperson 🇵🇰 MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) May 10, 2021
The Taliban declared a three-day ceasefire across Afghanistan to mark this week’s Eid al-Fitr holiday.
“Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate are instructed to halt all offensive operations against the enemy countrywide from the first till the third day of Eid,” a statement released by the Taliban said on Monday.
“But if the enemy conducts any assault or attack against you during these days, stand ready to robustly protect and defend yourselves and your territory,” it added.
Pakistan earlier strongly condemned the terrorist incidents in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul and two provinces Zabul and Parwan that led to killing of several civilians.
Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr Abdullah Abdullah called on the Taliban movement to restart talks, agree to a permanent ceasefire and seek a comprehensive settlement.
I take this opportunity once again and call on the Taliban movement to restart talks, agree to a permanent ceasefire, end the war and bloodshed and seek a comprehensive, just and dignified settlement for all sides. 5/5
— Dr. Abdullah Abdullah (@DrabdullahCE) May 10, 2021
Former finance minister of Afghanistan and ambassador to Pakistan Dr Omar Zakhilwal welcomed the ceasefire announcement by Taliban and called upon the government to reciprocate the step.
1/2: I welcome the announcement by Taliban for Eid Ceasefire & call on Government to reciprocate. Also hope that both sides will take bolder steps for further confidence building measures for Peace, including prisoners’ release, extension of ceasefire beyond Eid, free movement… pic.twitter.com/Ip61CypQ8O
— Dr Omar Zakhilwal (@DrOmarZakhilwal) May 9, 2021
