Washington( The COW News Digital)U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that resolving the ongoing border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan would be “very easy” for him, emphasizing his desire to end wars rather than start them.
Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, President Trump said he is fully aware of the recent tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and believes he could bring both nations to peace swiftly if he decided to intervene.
“It’s very easy for me to stop this war,” Trump said. “I like ending wars, not starting them. I know exactly what’s happening between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and if I want, I can make it stop right away.”
The President’s remarks come amid renewed clashes along the Durand Line, where cross-border attacks from Afghanistan reportedly prompted Pakistan to strike militant hideouts inside Afghan territory. According to defense sources, dozens of insurgents — referred to by Pakistani officials as Khawarij (deviants) — were killed in the retaliatory operations.
Trump also referenced his earlier involvement in easing tensions between Pakistan and India, claiming credit for brokering a ceasefire that averted a full-scale war. “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told me I saved millions of lives when I stopped the Pakistan-India war,” Trump said, reiterating his role as a “peace negotiator” in South Asia.
Diplomatic observers note that Trump’s remarks reflect a continuation of his administration’s strategy to portray the United States as a key mediator in regional conflicts, particularly in areas where U.S. influence has waned in recent years.
Meanwhile, diplomatic sources confirmed that Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghan government have agreed to extend their temporary 48-hour ceasefire, initially arranged earlier this week. The truce has reportedly been prolonged until the conclusion of Doha-based peace talks, which are expected to resume on Saturday.
Both sides have expressed cautious optimism but remain wary after repeated violations of previous ceasefire agreements. Analysts believe that while Trump’s statement adds international attention to the situation, the on-ground complexities — including militant activity and border disputes — make a swift resolution unlikely without sustained diplomatic engagement.
For now, regional stability hinges on the outcome of the ongoing negotiations in Doha, as both nations face mounting international pressure to prevent another prolonged conflict.
