The present turmoil in the region which was not created by Pakistan but has engulfed Pakistan in a never ending vicious cycle of violence must come to an end. We can ill afford violence in Pakistan while we embark upon our quest for all round progress and prosperity. In fact, peace in Afghanistan is of paramount importance to both, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Therefore, while Pakistan will try and earn its own peace, as it deems fit, the UN, USA and NATO must accelerate their efforts to negotiate peace in Afghanistan