In no hurry to recognise Af Taliban regime: Pak

Pakistan is in no hurry to recognise the Afghan Taliban government, and any decision will be made keeping the country’s interest in mind, officials here have said.

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The remarks came days after Russia became the first country to officially recognise the Taliban’s rule. Moscow’s decision, some observers feel, may be a prelude to other regional countries finally embracing the Taliban.

In any case, the source said, Pakistan has a robust engagement with the Taliban ruled Kabul. “The de facto recognition is there,” the source said.

Last month, after a trilateral meeting of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Chinese Foreign Ministers in Beijing, Islamabad and Kabul decided to elevate their diplomatic ties.