Pakistan’s powerful army chief Gen. Asim Munir traveled to Tehran on a two-day visit following a surge in attacks in the country’s southwestern Baluchistan province, which shares a long border with Afghanistan and Iran. Pakistan’s relations with Iran have witnessed ups and downs in recent years because of cross-border attacks by Pakistani militants. the
news site reminded. Small separatist groups have been behind a long-running insurgency calling for gas and oil-rich Baluchistan’s independence from the central government in Islamabad.
Pakistan is set to host the Iranian foreign minister this week just days before the incumbent government completes its term, according to the
Express Tribune. Hossein Amirabdollahian is due to arrive in Islamabad on Aug 3. The officials said the upcoming visits of foreign dignitaries despite the last days of the coalition government suggested the successful foreign policy of the administration.
According to
Modern Diplomacy, the newfound peace between Iran and Saudi Arabia has implications beyond their borders, affecting regional dynamics and geopolitics. "For Pakistan, this serves as a pivotal opportunity to foster its relationships with both Iran and Saudi Arabia, providing a unique balancing act," it wrote. "It will require diplomatic finesse, strategic planning, and a keen understanding of regional dynamics to capitalize on this opportunity fully. However, the potential benefits – economic, political, and strategic – make this a task worth undertaking," Modern Diplomacy added.
