Pakistan Foreign Minister visits Kabul amid tensions, seeks cooperation

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit Kabul for high-level talks with Afghanistan's Taliban leadership, marking the first such visit since the Taliban came to power. The agenda includes discussions on deepening cooperation in security, trade, regional connectivity, and people-to-people ties, amid rising tensions over border security and Pakistan's ongoing expulsion of Afghan nationals. Both sides are seeking to address mutual concerns, including counter-terrorism and the status of Afghan refugees, whose forced deportation from Pakistan has strained relations. The visit also follows recent meetings between the two countries' officials in Islamabad and Kabul, signaling an attempt to thaw strained ties and promote regional stability. Pakistan's Foreign Office has emphasized its commitment to sustained engagement with Afghanistan, despite ongoing security and refugee challenges. These diplomatic efforts come after months of deteriorating relations and repeated delays in high-level exchanges.