Signs of thaw in frosty Pak-Afghan relations
- Officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan held talks in Kabul on March 23, 2025, to improve strained ties over issues including militancy, trade, and refugees.
- Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq from Pakistan stated that Pakistan would take practical steps to address concerns during discussions with Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
- Both countries agreed to enhance high-level engagements and held discussions on the status of Afghan refugees, with a March 31 deadline set for illegal residents to leave voluntarily.
- The Torkham border crossing reopened after 27 days of closure due to a dispute, highlighting ongoing negotiations for bilateral trade relations and regional stability.
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Signs of thaw in frosty Pak-Afghan relations
In a sign of thaw in their frosty relationship, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Saturday agreed to enhance "high-level engagements" and resume multifaceted dialogues that also feature security affairs, border disputes, and Afghan refugees. The breakthrough came after Pakistan's special envoy for Afghanistan Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq flew to Kabul on Friday evening in the latest move by Islamabad to find a solution to the cross-border terrorist attac…
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