Ambassadors
Pakistan and Afghanistan have taken a crucial step in normalizing their relations by agreeing to upgrade their diplomatic representation, as the two neighboring countries continue to move on a positive trajectory. The recent understanding was reached during an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing, where Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister
Ambassadors
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that the country will designate an ambassador to Afghanistan, marking the first time since the Taliban re-entered Kabul in 2021. This move aims to improve relations between the two neighbouring countries, which have been strained in the past. Dar's announcement
Ambassadors
Pakistan's top diplomat, Ishaq Dar, announced on Friday that the country has upgraded its Kabul diplomatic post to full ambassadorial status, citing a "positive trajectory" in bilateral ties with Afghanistan. The decision comes after Dar's productive visit to Kabul on April 19, 2025, during
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan and Afghanistan have expressed their willingness to normalize their diplomatic relations and exchange ambassadors as early as possible, following a meeting between their foreign ministers in Beijing. The development is part of China's broader effort to ease regional tensions by promoting Pakistan-Afghanistan connectivity through the Belt and
Pakistani foreign relations
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced revised Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) aimed at easing transit trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a move welcomed by the Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI). The amendments will reduce financial burdens on traders and promote bilateral trade. The restored option
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan Army spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry urged the Afghan people not to allow their land to be used for terrorist activities against Pakistan. Speaking to over 2,500 university students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Lt Gen Chaudhry accused India of influencing Afghan elites to destabilize Pakistan. He also stated
Afghan foreign relations
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statement that "it is imperative to deepen Belt and Road cooperation, promote the extension" of CPEC to Afghanistan, and improve regional connectivity, has set the tone for strengthening ties between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China. The informal trilateral meeting in Beijing has
Pakistani foreign relations
The recent informal trilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan in Beijing has brought together three key regional actors, aiming to improve ties and foster greater integration. This meeting is not an isolated incident, as China has been quietly making strides in international diplomacy. For instance, in
Pakistani foreign relations
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to fully restore diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level, marking a positive shift in bilateral relations. This development comes after months of strained ties between the two neighboring states. The breakthrough reportedly came during recent high-level contacts, with the reinstatement of ambassadors expected soon. The
Pakistani foreign relations
India has long opposed China's flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a key part of which is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as a significant portion of it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). However, despite India's concerns, Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan have agreed to extend the
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has reiterated the country's commitment to maintaining relations with the Afghan Taliban under any circumstances. This stance was emphasized during a special interview with Voice of America on the occasion of the UN General Assembly in New
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has expressed deep concern about the increasing terrorist threat emanating from Afghanistan, attributing it to the Taliban's support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). According to Akram, the TTP's growing alliance with Al-Qaeda poses a significant
