Pakistan’s special representative visits Afghanistan amid border tensions
Sadiq Khan, Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, has traveled to Kabul on the orders of Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, to hold talks with the Taliban. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khan will spend three days in Kabul discussing key issues with Taliban officials.
Khan arrived in Kabul on March 22, and while details regarding the exact agenda of the discussions remain limited, it is understood that the meetings will aim to defuse escalating tensions. One key issue likely to be addressed is the ongoing border conflict.
Zabiullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesman, confirmed that Sadiq Khan will be meeting with senior members of the group during his visit. The primary focus of these meetings is expected to center around improving bilateral relations and addressing the current tensions.
Earlier, Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s Foreign Minister, expressed the group’s desire to resolve tensions with Pakistan through peaceful dialogue.
Recently, relations between the Taliban and Pakistan have soured due to increasing claims of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) activity within Afghanistan and escalating border skirmishes. These developments have led to a rise in tensions, particularly along the Torkham crossing.
The situation at the Torkham border, which has been closed for over three weeks, has added further strain to the relationship. Border guards from both sides have clashed multiple times, and the closure has severely disrupted travel and trade between the two countries.
As both sides continue to engage in diplomatic talks, the international community is urging Pakistan and the Taliban to find a peaceful resolution to the border dispute. The prolonged closure of Torkham is affecting thousands of people, creating significant humanitarian and economic challenges for both nations.
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