Canada welcomed a temporary pause in hostilities between Taliban and Pakistan, calling on both sides to work toward sustained de-escalation as cross-border clashes continue.
In a statement posted on X, Canada’s foreign ministry said it supports efforts to reduce tensions and called on both parties to maintain the pause.
“We welcome the announcement of a temporary pause between the parties and call on them to maintain these efforts toward a sustained de-escalation,” the ministry said.
Canada also expressed concern over the impact of the conflict on civilians, saying it is “deeply concerned about the rising number of civilian casualties resulting from this conflict.”
The fighting between Taliban and Pakistan has entered its fourth week, with airstrikes, artillery exchanges and cross-border clashes reported in multiple areas, including Kabul and eastern provinces.
Recent strikes, including one on a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul, have drawn widespread international concern. Taliban say the attack killed more than 400 people, while the United Nations has reported lower figures that remain under verification.
Pakistan has denied targeting civilian facilities, saying it struck militant infrastructure, including sites linked to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). But an Amu investigation shows the strike has hit the rehabilitation center, which is located near Taliban military facilities in the east of Kabul.
The escalating violence has prompted calls from multiple countries and international organizations for restraint, dialogue and a ceasefire to prevent further civilian harm and regional instability.
