INTERNATIONAL — May 13, 2026
Pakistan Ambassador Claims Foreign Forces Fueled Tension Between Kabul and Islamabad
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, claimed that foreign intelligence activities attempted to create conflict between Kabul and Islamabad, stating that the relationship has since stabilized.
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Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, stated that foreign intelligence activities were used to create conflict between Kabul and Islamabad.
Tirmizi asserted that the situation between Afghanistan and Pakistan has now stabilized and that the conflicts between the two nations have ended.
These remarks coincide with ongoing diplomatic engagements in the region. Dmitry Kobylev, Russia's special representative for Afghanistan, is scheduled to travel to Pakistan after visiting Kabul. Furthermore, China's special representative for Afghanistan described recent talks held in Urumqi as effective.
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