Pakistan, May 30 -- Pakistan has officially upgraded its diplomatic mission in Afghanistan. The charge d'affaires in Kabul will now be replaced by a full ambassador. This move comes after months of efforts to improve ties with Afghanistan amid ongoing regional challenges and border concerns.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the decision on social media. He said the upgrade follows his productive visit to Kabul on April 19, 2025, where key issues were discussed. These included trade, security, counterterrorism, and economic partnership. The visit aimed to rebuild trust and find common ground.

Under global law, a charge d'affaires has certain diplomatic rights. But they rank lower than an ambassador at offici...