Several Countries, Including Turkey & Malaysia, Urge Pakistan For Ceasefire With Afghanistan

Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 09:03 IST

A top diplomatic source told CNN News18 said that Pakistan has given its consent to Muslim countries for ceasefire efforts, but only under certain conditions.

Clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have entered their 11th day, raising concern in the region. Diplomatic sources told CNN News18 that several Muslim countries are now stepping in to push for a ceasefire between the two sides.

According to a top diplomatic source, Turkish President Recep Tayyab Erdogan, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto are pressing Pakistan to begin ceasefire talks with Afghanistan.

The same source said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received multiple calls from the three leaders. During these conversations, they offered to mediate and stressed the need for a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

A top diplomatic source said senior defence delegations from Turkey and Malaysia are expected to arrive in Pakistan soon as part of mediation efforts.

Their visit is likely to focus on helping both sides move towards ceasefire talks.

Contacts with Afghan Taliban

Sources say Malaysian officials, Turkish authorities and the Indonesian president have also established contact with the Afghan Taliban leadership. They are urging the Taliban to agree to a ceasefire with Pakistan.

A top diplomatic source claimed that a major breakthrough on a ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan could happen soon, possibly around the days of Eid.

Previous mediation attempts

After clashes between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in October last year, several rounds of mediation were held. Qatar, Turkey and Saudi Arabia tried to broker peace, but those efforts did not succeed.

Now Turkey, Indonesia and Malaysia are again actively pushing both Pakistan and Afghanistan towards a ceasefire.

The top diplomatic source said that Pakistan has given its consent to Muslim countries for ceasefire efforts, but only under certain conditions.

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