Pakistan’s Envoy for Afghanistan removed from his position*In a surprising move, Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, has been relieved of his duties, according to a report from Pakistan Daily. The Foreign Ministry reportedly issued an official notice on Friday announcing Durrani’s dismissal, though no formal explanation has been provided for the decision.Appointed in May of last year, Durrani succeeded Mohammad Sadiq, who stepped down after nearly three years in the role. Durrani’s tenure as the special envoy unfolded during a particularly sensitive period for Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, with ongoing tensions over border security and the evolving relationship with the Taliban-led government in Kabul.As of yet, Durrani has refrained from making any public comment regarding his removal. His departure comes as diplomatic relations between Islamabad and Kabul remain under scrutiny, with pressing regional security concerns remaining unresolved.
