Afghanistan, Aug. 9 -- Pakistan has confirmed granting ambassador-level protocol to Kabul's envoy in Islamabad, marking a diplomatic upgrade aimed at boosting cooperation in trade, security, and other bilateral sectors.
Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said at a press conference that the process of upgrading relations has been completed, and the Taliban representative in Islamabad now enjoys ambassador-level protocol.
He added that presenting credentials from the Taliban's ambassador to Pakistan's president is not necessary.
In response to a question about raising the Taliban flag, Khan said Islamabad is reviewing the relevant protocols and noted that the date of Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's...