High-Stakes Diplomacy: Pakistan's Outreach Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan's Deputy PM, Ishaq Dar, discussed rising tensions with India post-Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people, with Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi. Both nations emphasized fostering cooperation, peace, and high-level contacts amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions marked by diplomatic and trade consequences.

In a significant diplomatic outreach, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, informed Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi about strained relations with India following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

During their telephonic conversation, Dar elucidated the recent escalations and India's alleged "provocation and illegal measures" against Pakistan, heightening tensions since the attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir.

The two leaders concurred on the need for sustained high-level engagement to promote peace, with the Afghan minister valuing Pakistan's steps to boost trade and travel relations, aiming for economic cooperation and political dialogue.

(With inputs from agencies.)