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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to regional cooperation
By Almas Haider Naqvi
Executive director,
Regional Rapport
Against the backdrop of rising tensions between Pakistan and India, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Tehran can be seen as part of a broader diplomatic push to carve out a new regional role for Islamabad amid ongoing developments. The trip is a key stop on Sharif’s regional tour of friendly nations, which, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, aims to hash out bilateral, regional, and international issues. Yet, beyond the official rhetoric, the diplomatic move carries strategic messages, with Tehran as one of its main audiences.
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