Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the Afghan authorities need to make sincere and tangible efforts to address Pakistan’s legitimate concerns for a durable ceasefire.He was chairing the Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad today.The Prime Minister said Pakistan agreed to an interim ceasefire of forty-eight hours on the request of Afghanistan and now the ball is in Kabul’s court to decide the matter peacefully. He said Pakistan is ready for resolving the issue on the dialogue table. Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan was forced to respond to terrorist activities being operated from Afghan soil, killing innocent civilians and security personnel of Pakistan. He said Pakistan has conveyed its concerns through diplomatic channels but to no avail. Regarding peace deal in Gaza, the Prime Minister said halting of bloodshed and hostilities in Gaza is a big achievement as a result of strenuous efforts of US President Donald Trump and other countries, including Pakistan, Turkiye, and Qatar. He said Pakistan will continue supporting the people of Palestine and Kashmir for their rights. The Prime Minister also commended his economic team for securing a Staff Level Agreement with the International Monetary Fund. Stressing the need for making Pakistan economically strong and stable, he said it should be the last programme for the country.
PM Stresses Afghanistan Must Address Pakistan’s Legitimate Concerns for Durable Peace
