Pak-Afghan Jirga Demands Immediate Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions

• A joint Pakistan-Afghanistan ‘jirga’ in Peshawar called for an immediate ceasefire to ease rising tensions.
• The jirga, comprising former governors, political leaders, and tribal elders, issued a declaration emphasizing peace.
• Participants stressed that neither country's territory should be used for hostile activities against the other.
• The forum urged both governments to resolve disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, stating war is not a solution.
• It recommended establishing a joint, permanent platform for continuous engagement and confidence-building measures.