Taliban-Pakistan Ceasefire Extended Pending Doha Negotiations
The ceasefire between the Taliban and Pakistan has been extended, Taliban sources in Kabul told Afghanistan International on Friday. The sources said both sides agreed to maintain the truce until the conclusion of upcoming talks in Doha.
According to the sources, a Taliban delegation led by Defence Minister Mullah Yaqub is expected to travel to Doha on Saturday.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid told Ariana TV that the ceasefire with Pakistan is indefinite, saying, “As long as Pakistan does not attack Afghanistan, the Taliban will not attack Pakistan.” Mujahid added, however, that no delegation from Afghanistan had yet departed for the talks.
Pakistani officials have not issued any official statement regarding the ceasefire extension.
