Pakistan appoints ambassador to Afghanistan

Pakistan will appoint a new ambassador to Afghanistan, the first since the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021.

The move marks a step toward improving relations between the two neighbours after a period of strained ties.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar announced this on Friday.

Pakistan has decided to upgrade its diplomatic representation in Kabul by appointing a full-fledged ambassador, in a move aimed at strengthening ties with Afghanistan, he said.

Speaking about his visit to Kabul on April 19, 2025, Dar said that important and constructive meetings were held with Afghan officials, signaling that Pak-Afghan relations were on a positive trajectory.

Dar emphasized that this “step would further” enhance diplomatic engagement and pave the way for greater cooperation in economic development, trade, security, and counter-terrorism efforts.

Moving forward, the minister hoped this step would promote further exchanges between two fraternal countries.