U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that stopping the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan would be “very easy” for him. Speaking to journalists at the Oval Office, Trump said he prefers to end wars and is aware of the current border tensions between the two neighboring countries. He expressed confidence in his ability to mediate and bring an end to the conflict quickly.
Trump also referred to his past involvement in defusing the India-Pakistan conflict. He claimed that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him he helped save millions of lives by ending the war between India and Pakistan. Trump has frequently cited this episode as a major diplomatic achievement during his presidency.
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The latest tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan follow Pakistani military strikes on militant hideouts in Afghanistan, which reportedly killed dozens. These operations targeted groups including the TTP and ISIS-K, referred to by Pakistan as “fitna-e-khawarij.” In response, the Afghan Taliban requested a temporary ceasefire, which began at 6 PM and lasted 48 hours.
Initially, both sides agreed to a short-term truce. However, on mutual understanding, the ceasefire has now been extended. Talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are currently underway in Doha, and the truce will remain in place until negotiations conclude.
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According to British news agencies, the ceasefire extension reflects progress in dialogue between the two countries. As the situation remains fragile, Trump’s comments suggest a potential role for the U.S. in mediating future peace efforts, though no formal involvement has been confirmed.