Border authorities of Pakistan and Afghanistan have started talks following the armed clashes on the border. The local tribal elders from both sides were mediating an agreement for a truce.
A jirga comprising tribal elders and officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after four days of clashes on the border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The skirmishes between the forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated on Friday, prompting large-scale displacement from villages and settlements near the Kharlachi border crossing in Kurram.
The truce restored peace in the area, and the border crossing is also expected to be reopened soon.
The meeting decided to form a joint peace committee to “make efforts for maintaining peace in the area”, he added.
The jirga also resolved to solve contentious issues amicably.
Given the problems faced by people on both sides of the border, the jirga participants agreed to implement the ceasefire in letter and spirit.
The two sides also agreed to hold another meeting soon.
