In December 2018, Trump wrote a letter to Imran Khan asking Pakistan’s help in negotiating a peace settlement in Afghanistan. But can Bajwa and Khan really deliver on a peace deal in Afghanistan that satisfies Trump and meets his electoral calendar? Before getting to peace in Afghanistan, Trump has a much smaller but an important ask from Bajwa — “freedom for Shakil Afridi”. The second ask from Trump is about the peace talks with the Taliban. Whatever the outcome of the talks between the US and Pakistan, Delhi will have enough room to respond effectively.

Source: Indian Express July 21, 2019 20:03 UTC