Afghanistan and its international allies have for years accused Pakistan of backing Taliban insurgents as a way to limit Indian influence in Afghanistan. Dr Abdullah has however reiterated that the time has come to go beyond slogans and old statements and theories and turn a new page. Prime Minister Imran Khan has hoped that Dr Abdullah’s visit will help open a new chapter in the Pak-Afghan relationship. PM Khan also reaffirmed full support for the post-conflict Afghanistan on its path to reconstruction and economic development. One can only hope that the three days of talks with Dr Abdullah in Islamabad would produce tangible positive results.

Source: Pakistan Today September 30, 2020 15:22 UTC