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| Afghanistan and Pakistan agree on ceasefire at Torkham |
| 2016-06-16 |
| [Khaama (Afghanistan)] The Afghan and Pak authorities have agreed on a ceasefire at Torkham following three days of intense tensions that led to heavy festivities on numerous occasions. The Afghan Ambassador to Pakistain Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal confirmed that a ceasefire was agreed following the meetings with the Pak authorities. "Productive meetings with relevant Pak leadership on Torkham issue. Agreed on ceasefire, deescalation of tension, draw down of military buildup and steps forward for an amicable solution," Zakhilwal said in a short message posted on his Facebook account. In the meantime, the local media in Pakistain reported that construction work on Torkham gate also started following the ceasefire announcement. However, the way to a man's heart remains through his stomach... the Afghan officials have not commented in this regard so far which was the main cause of deadly festivities over the past three days. At least three Afghan border guards bit the dust during the festivities and numerous others were maimed and the Pak authorities confirmed the death of a senior army officer. Although, the exact number of casualties of the Pak forces has not ascertained so far. The festivities in Torkham started late on Sunday night after the Afghan border guards interferred to stop the work on the construction of the gate along the zero point of Durand Line. The Afghan officials condemned the act by the Pak forces and called it against the bilateral agreement as the two nations must consult before starting work on any installation along the zero line. |
| Posted by:Fred |