China s State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe met with Pakistan s Army Chief of Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday morning, exchanging views on the current international and regional situation and other issues of common concern, read a statement posted by the Ministry of National Defense.
Islamabad must tread carefully with its long-time Taliban allies back in power in Kabul. Pitfalls lie ahead for Pakistan’s domestic security and its foreign relations. The Pakistani government should encourage Afghanistan’s new authorities down the path of compromise with international demands regarding rights and counter-terrorism.