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News India Live, Digital Desk: There has been a positive turn in the ongoing tension between two neighboring countries of South Asia, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Taliban administration announced on Tuesday (February 18, 2026) that they 3 Pakistani soldiers Has been released. This holy month Ramadan It has been raised just before the start of which is being considered a humanitarian and diplomatic victory.
Saudi Arabia’s ‘big role’
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid informed on social media that the release of these soldiers saudi arabia This has been done on the appeal of a special delegation of.
According to Mujahid, the decision was taken in respect of the ‘brotherly’ relations with Saudi Arabia and the holy month of Ramadan.
The released soldiers have been handed over to the Saudi delegation that came to Kabul.
When and how were the soldiers captured?
these three soldiers October 12, 2025 He was captured during the violent border skirmish between the two countries. That was the most tense period in recent years between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with heavy firing and airstrikes from both sides. Pakistan had accused the Taliban of harboring terrorists like TTP, while Kabul described the Pakistani attacks as a violation of its sovereignty.
Political meaning behind the release
Experts believe that this release is not just a humanitarian step, but the result of Saudi Arabia’s increasing mediation.
Reduction in boundary stress: This step is expected to reduce the ongoing tension on the 2,600 km long Durand Line.
Resumption of business: In the last few months, both the countries have suffered trade losses worth millions of dollars due to border closure. The release of troops may restore peace at border crossings (such as Torkham).
Saudi’s height: This further strengthens Saudi Arabia’s role as a ‘peacemaker’ at the global level.