Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- Pakistan on Sunday welcomed Iran's offer to mediate between Islamabad and Kabul amid rising cross-border tensions and stalled regional efforts to curb militancy there.
Pakistan said it welcomes Iran's offer to mediate between Islamabad and the Taliban administration, signalling openness to a regional initiative as cross-border tensions rise.
Tahir Hussain Andrabi, Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson, praised Iran's readiness to convene a regional meeting. He said Pakistan supports peaceful, negotiated solutions and values mediation from what he described as a "brotherly" neighbour.
Relations between Pakistan and the Taliban have deteriorated in recent weeks after Pakistani airstrikes and disputes over the Teh...