Afghanistan has repeatedly rejected Pakistan’s request for an official visit by a high-level delegation. In the last three days, Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, ISI chief Asim Malik and two other Pakistani generals had sent three separate visa requests.
Kabul has refused these requests. Islamic Emirate of afghanistan (IEA) has cited recent airspace violations by Pakistan and air strikes on civilian areas in Paktika province.
PakistanThe delegation included Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, ISI Director General Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik and two senior Pakistani generals. According to the report of TOLO News, sources said that only these four members had sent the visa requests. However, Kabul has consistently rejected his request to visit Afghanistan. Meanwhile, relations between the two neighbors have become strained following cross-border incidents and mutual accusations of harboring terrorists.
What is the reason behind visa rejection?
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) refused to approve the visit, citing Pakistan’s recent air strikes on civilian areas in Paktika province and air space violations. Officials in Kabul said, “No delegation can expect to come to Kabul when our citizens are under attack.”
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The decision taken by Afghanistan is not just a diplomatic insult. This is a clear message that Afghanistan will not negotiate with Pakistan on its terms. This decision reflects Kabul’s intention to retaliate against the violation of Afghan sovereignty. Regional analysts believe that Kabul’s continued denial points to growing tensions in bilateral relations.
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