Ashraf Ghani, the new president of Afghanistan, left, with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during a cricket match on Saturday. Credit Faisal Mahmood/Reuters
Pakistanis Optimistic on Ties After Afghan Leader’s Visit -- New York Times
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Afghanistan’s new president, Ashraf Ghani, met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif here on Saturday, ending a state visit that left Pakistanis optimistic about a new start for the countries’ often acrimonious relationship.
“This was a serious charm fest on both sides and pretty much set the tone, as a start, for a much-needed reset in bilateral ties,” said Sherry Rehman, Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United States, who, along with several Pakistani politicians, met with Mr. Ghani on Saturday morning.
“He is making friends in all the right places,” she said. “He seems quite clear that he’d like a fresh start. It is a key moment in the bilateral relationship.”
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More News On Pakistan - Afghanistan
Progress Declared in Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations -- VOA
Afghan and Pakistani leaders declare new era of cooperation after talks -- South China Morning Post
Pakistan pledges support for Afghanistan's plan to negotiate with Taliban -- CSM/AP
Pakistan PM backs Afghan talks with Taliban -- Al Jazeera
Pakistan prime minister pledges support for new Afghan president -- Reuters
Sharif Says Peaceful Afghanistan In Pakistan's National Interest -- Radio Free Europe
Pakistan, Afghanistan vow to bury the past; boost security, trade ties -- Daily Times
Pakistan, Afghanistan leaders pledge security cooperation -- Times of India
Ashraf Ghani visit may mark new chapter in Afghan-Pakistan relations -- Jon Boone, Th Guardian
My Comment: This is a significant shift in relations between the two countries. Unfortunately .... the Taliban have other ideas .... In Shift, Pakistanis Fleeing War Flow Into Beleaguered Afghanistan (New York Times).
Update: 27 militants, 5 soldiers killed in Pakistan -- Times of India
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