FM Dar backs talks with Kabul on security, trade
• Calls for sustained dialogue with Afghan govt to address Pakistan’s concerns • Special representative briefs meeting on his three-day visit to Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday endorsed the understanding reached with Kabul on continuing diplomatic engagement to resolve outstanding issues between the two countries. “DPM emphasised the importance of sustained dialogue with the interim Afghan government to address Pakistan’s concerns and promote bilateral relations,” the Foreign Office said after Mr Dar chaired a meeting on ties with Afghanistan. The meeting was attended by Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch and other senior officials of the foreign ministry, during which Special Representative on Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq provided a detailed briefing on his just concluded three-day visit to Kabul.