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Pakistan’s Fazl-ur-Rehman hails Afghan-Pak decision to elevate diplomatic ties
Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) party, has emphasized the importance of fostering positive and constructive relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, calling it vital for the stability and prosperity of both countries.
Speaking at a press conference, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman welcomed the recent diplomatic decision by both Kabul and Islamabad to elevate their representation from chargé d’affaires to full ambassadors. He described this move as a sign of progress in improving bilateral relations.
Amid ongoing efforts by the two neighboring countries to resolve existing challenges, the senior Pakistani political and religious leader stressed that genuine cooperation is a prerequisite for building lasting, friendly relations. “Now, we are upgrading their chargé d’affaires to ambassador, and the same will happen for Pakistan’s representative in Kabul. These are signs of forward movement with Afghanistan,” he stated. “Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are highly important, and without mutual cooperation, they cannot be sustained.”
Fazl-ur-Rehman also highlighted the significance of expanding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan, noting that such integration could serve as a catalyst for deeper regional cooperation and economic development.
Relations between Kabul and Islamabad have experienced significant strain in the nearly four years since the Islamic Emirate returned to power in Afghanistan, particularly over issues related to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The tensions have resulted in cross-border skirmishes and the forced repatriation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan.
However, recent high-level meetings between Afghan and Pakistani officials in Kabul and Beijing have signaled potential improvement in diplomatic engagement.
Analysts remain cautious, noting that Pakistan has historically demonstrated a dual approach in its dealings with Afghanistan—often diverging in action from its stated diplomatic intentions. It remains to be seen whether this recent shift in tone will be matched by tangible policy changes and sustained cooperation.
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday in Tehran during an official visit.
According to Iranian media reports, the two diplomats discussed bilateral relations, recent regional developments, and issues of mutual interest.
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has inspected the construction work of the second lane of the Kabul–Jalalabad highway, Arg said on Thursday.
According to Arg’s statement , the Prime Minister visited the project site earlier in the day and expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Ministry of Public Works, project officials, and private contracting companies involved in the construction process. He also issued directives for the timely and high-quality completion of the project.
Akhund said the completion of the highway would significantly improve transportation facilities, transit operations, passenger movement, and contribute to economic growth in the surrounding regions.
Officials report that construction work on the second section of the project, covering 32 kilometers from the Kabul side, is currently about 20 percent complete.
Meanwhile, work on the first 22-kilometer section from the Nangarhar side is also ongoing. Surveying and design work for the third section is being carried out by a private company, with construction expected to begin after completion of the preparatory phase.
The Kabul–Jalalabad second-lane highway is regarded as one of Afghanistan’s key transport and economic infrastructure projects and is being developed in three phases.
Senior officials from the foreign ministries of Afghanistan and Russia held consultations in Kabul, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation and strengthening regional engagement involving Afghanistan.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the meeting was held between A.V. Pavlovsky, Director of the Second Asia Department of Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Abdul Hai Qanit, Director of the Third Political Department at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The two sides discussed cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian fields, as well as ways to strengthen regional interaction with Afghanistan’s participation.
The consultations underscore ongoing diplomatic engagement between Moscow and Kabul as the two countries continue to explore closer cooperation on regional and bilateral issues.
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