A significant breakthrough happened on Monday when Pakistani and Afghan Jirgas reached a mutual agreement on a permanent truce and the reopening of the Torkham border.

The discussions that took place in a joint meeting resulted in an understanding of temporarily stopping controversial construction activities on the Afghan side of the border.

Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi, head of Pakistani Jirga, highlighted the importance of the meeting and called it a turning point in drafting tension between the two countries.

He confirmed that both sides have accepted to suspend the disputed construction of Afghan forces, pending additional consultations with Afghan authorities.

The ongoing design question will be addressed in the next joint chamber meeting, where a final decision on the case will be made. Meanwhile, trade routes remain through the Torkham border open, which ensures uninterrupted cross-border trade.

The exact date of the Joint Chambers session is determined through mutual consultation and marks an important next step in solving the long-standing question. This agreement follows weeks of increased tension and clashes near the border.