Pakistan Says Trade and Engagement With Afghanistan Depend on Action Against Militants

Pakistan Says Trade and Engagement With Afghanistan Depend on Action Against Militants

Pakistan says future trade and dialogue with Afghanistan depend on eliminating militant threats, as security concerns increasingly overshadow regional economic cooperation efforts. Pakistani Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said Islamabad will not compromise on national security in diplomatic or trade engagement with Taliban. He described militant attacks allegedly originating from Afghanistan territory as unacceptable, saying peace and commerce…