Washington, October 18, 2025:
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred diplomatic discussion after claiming that ending the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan would be “very easy” for him. Speaking to journalists in the Oval Office, Trump emphasized his preference for peace over prolonged wars, asserting that he was fully aware of the recent border tensions between the two neighboring countries.
“I like stopping wars,” Trump remarked during the media interaction. “I know what’s happening between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It’s a serious situation, but ending that war would be very easy for me.”
The former president also revisited his past claims about helping to de-escalate tensions between Pakistan and India. “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told me that I saved millions of lives by ending the Pakistan-India war,” Trump stated, suggesting his diplomatic influence played a pivotal role in bringing about regional stability during his tenure.
Background of the Conflict
The latest spike in border hostilities followed Pakistan’s targeted strikes against militant hideouts in Afghanistan, which Islamabad claims were being used by Daesh (ISIS-K) and the so-called Kharijite factions responsible for orchestrating attacks inside Pakistan.
The operations reportedly caused dozens of casualties, prompting the Afghan Taliban regime to request a temporary truce. As a result, both sides agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, starting at 6 p.m. two days ago.
According to sources, the ceasefire has since been extended after initial negotiations between officials from both countries, aimed at preventing further escalation.
Diplomatic Mediation in Doha
A British news agency has reported that the truce extension was mutually agreed upon to allow ongoing talks in Doha to reach completion. These talks, facilitated by regional stakeholders, are expected to focus on establishing mechanisms for cross-border security coordination, intelligence sharing, and a framework for long-term peace.
