Deputy PM’s eight-day visit focused on trade, counterterrorism, and positioning Pakistan as a neutral player in US-China tensions
The Afghan Taliban’s sidelining of key figures and arrest of a pro-TTP cleric hint at a shift in ties with Pakistan, prompting expert debate on where the relationship is headed
Held at the US State Department, the talks covered security, regional stability and trade, with both sides reaffirming commitment to stronger strategic ties
During talks, both sides also discuss a broad range of issues, including internal security, police training, counterterrorism cooperation and more
India has welcomed the move, Pakistan has rejected it, while analysts have taken a more nuanced view
Foreign Office accuses India of misusing such designations to advance anti-Pakistan propaganda
