Pakistan, May 19 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on Monday for a three-day official visit. He was invited by his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. The visit comes at a critical time, following a fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Last week's military standoff, sparked by the Pahalgam attack in Occupied Kashmir, has heightened regional tensions. India blamed Pakistan without proof, while Pakistan denied the allegations and called for peace.

During his visit, Dar will hold detailed discussions with the Chinese leadership. Talks will cover the current South Asian security situation and its impact on peace and stability. Both sides will also review Pakistan-China bilateral ties. These include...