Will Donald Trump get to solve a ninth conflict soon, the one between Pakistan and the Taliban , and add another "peace trophy" to his cabinet? As tensions simmer over a fragile ceasefire with the Taliban in Afghanistan, Pakistan has turned to the US President to help ease tensions.

The appeal by Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Asif came as Islamabad and the Taliban agreed a temporary ceasefire after week-long border clashes and Pakistani air strikes on Kabul and Kandahar left scores dead on both sides.

PAK'S APPEAL TO DONALD TRUMP

In an interview with GeoTV, Asif continued Pakistan's tradition of over-the-top flattery of Trump and welcomed him to mediate between the former allies.

"I think presidents in America have been responsible for wars. This is the first president (Tr

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