With tensions flaring in the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan has rejected Pakistan’s truce outreach, denying visas to its defence minister and ISI chief. Meanwhile, as world leaders gather in Egypt for the US-brokered Gaza peace summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence has raised eyebrows, even as India is represented by Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh.
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Afghanistan rejects Pak truce bid, denies visas to defence minister, ISI chief
In a major setback to Islamabad’s peace outreach to Kabul, the visas of Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, ISI chief Asim Malik, and two other Pakistani generals have been rejected.
Their visa requests have been rejected on three separate occasions over the past three days, TOLOnews reported, citing sources. Read more
PM skips Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh.
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