Pakistan Fears of Political Isolation; Stressing on Negotiations with Taliban

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9 years ago

November 3, 2015

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Afghan analysts say that recent concerns of Russia, China and even Iran over presence of Taliban in Afghanistan threaten Pakistan to not lose the game.

Not long after the ongoing insurgency in Afghanistan, Pakistani authorities in an unprecedented way are demanding the Afghan officials to set behind negotiation table with Taliban.

Pakistan’s National Security Adviser, Sartaj Aziz has recently announced that Pakistan is not ready to support Afghan Peace Talks in the current conditions.

“Currently it is not suitable that Pakistan has any role in Afghan Peace process,” Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan’s security adviser said.

However, Pakistani Prime minister, Nawaz Sharif in his recent speeches at the White House renewed commitments for supporting Afghan Peace Talks.

“Pakistan find itself in danger, because it seems that the combat against terrorism become globally,” Tahir Hashemi, Afghan teacher said.

Meanwhile, some are said to consider Pakistan is in an economic, social and political deadlock.

“Currently, Pakistan is in a political, economic and social deadlock which has no military problem, but the Pakistani people are tired of its conditions,” Aziz Rafi, civil activist said.

Senator Faisal Sami said, “Pakistan has never been honest in its policies against Afghanistan.”

Reports suggest that Kabul will not attend any Peace Talks with Taliban group because the key is in Pakistan’s hands.

Sources: US drops bounties on key IEA officials

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2 hours ago

March 22, 2025

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Sources close to Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani tell Ariana News that the U.S. government has removed bounties on several Islamic Emirate officials.

According to the sources, those no longer on the list include Sirajuddin Haqqani, Abdul Aziz Haqqani, and Yahya Haqqani.

Azizi and Sadiq discuss Kabul-Islamabad trade and transit challenges

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3 hours ago

March 22, 2025

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Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, and Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, met on Saturday to address ongoing trade and transit challenges, stressing the importance of preventing political tensions from impacting economic ties, the ministry said in a statement.

The two officials focused on finalizing the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and resolving issues related to the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA), the statement read.

The meeting also discussed the upcoming visit of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister to Afghanistan and a planned visit by an Islamic Emirate delegation to Pakistan.

The ministry hailed Sadiq’s visit to Kabul as a positive step, with Azizi emphasizing its constructive role in enhancing bilateral trade relations.

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Muttaqi to Pakistani envoy: Trade and transit obstacles benefit no one

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7 hours ago

March 22, 2025

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Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq met on Saturday and discussed bilateral relations, political and economic cooperation, security and transit, said Zia Ahmad Takal, head of public relations at Foreign Ministry in a statement.

In this meeting, Muttaqi emphasized that obstacles to trade and transit are not in anyone’s interest and that certain issues should not be linked together.

He added that the process of Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan should be carried out gradually and with dignity.

According to the statement, Pakistan’s special representative also acknowledged that ensuring security in Afghanistan benefits both Pakistan and the region.

He committed to introducing measures to facilitate the visa issuance process for Afghan citizens.

Mohammad Sadiq also stated that practical steps will be taken to resolve existing trade and transit challenges.