Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- The Islamic Republic of Pakistan a country of strategic importance in the region for its defence, economic, political and diplomatic roles has long preferred peaceful and constructive relations with its neighbours. Historically, the relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been anchored in goodwill, Islamic brotherhood and shared sacrifice. Yet in recent years those ties have frayed, giving way to mistrust, militancy and cross-border tensions that now stand at a perilous turning point.

Persistent terrorist attacks originating from Afghan border areas, sanctuary provided to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operatives, and overtly hostile actions by elements within Afghanistan have severely damaged the spirit ...