Afghanistan, Oct. 22 -- Pakistan's former foreign minister said Islamabad must turn the Durand Line into a recognized border, calling it vital for regional stability and peaceful Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.

Pakistan's former foreign minister, Khurram Dastgir, has reiterated that the border separating Pakistan and Afghanistan-known as the Durand Line, is an internationally recognized boundary.

Speaking in response to the recent omission of the term "border" from the Doha ceasefire statement between Islamabad and Kabul, Dastgir said that all international agreements and legal instruments confirm the Durand Line's official status. He emphasized that Pakistan must ensure this border remains a clear, functional dividing line to preserve pe...