Pakistan, May 12 -- A seismic shift in regional dynamics unfolded in Kabul on Saturday when a groundbreaking trilateral dialogue convened by the Taliban brought together Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China. For Islamabad, this meeting could provide a potential, albeit cautiously approached, realignment of the region, driven by the urgent need for economic connectivity and a shared understanding of pressing security threats.

The economic motivations behind this dialogue could not be more clear. As Pakistan faces its own financial hurdles and seeks to enhance regional trade, the prospect of extending the gamechanger China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan is particularly appealing. Such a development could open new pathways f...