Islamabad to host meeting titled "Towards Unity and Trust" on Afghanistan's future

Elaha Wed Aug 2025 3 months ago 650

This summit, titled “Towards Unity and Trust,” is organized by the South Asia Strategic Stability Institute and the organization “Women for Afghanistan.”


Maria Sultan, from the South Asia Strategic Stability Institute and the organizer of the summit, announced that its primary goal is to explore pathways to peace, stability, and the future of Afghanistan. She emphasized: “This summit is neither political nor anti-Taliban in nature; rather, it is a platform for open dialogue among Afghan citizens. In future summits, representatives of the Taliban and other political factions may also be invited.”


This is the first summit on Pakistani soil since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, with several prominent Afghan figures expected to attend. Among them, Fawzia Koofi, a former parliamentarian and women’s rights activist, has confirmed her participation, stating: “Afghan women are living under some of the most oppressive conditions in the world, and any initiative that helps restore their rights must be supported.”


However, this initiative has also sparked critical reactions. Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. envoy for Afghanistan, described the Islamabad summit as “immature and provocative,” warning that such actions could strain relations between Kabul and Islamabad. In response, some Afghan activists have dismissed these concerns. Fawzia Koofi, addressing Khalilzad’s remarks, said: “The time has come for Afghan citizens themselves to decide the fate of their country.”


On the other hand, Pakistani officials emphasize the academic and research-oriented nature of the summit. Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, recently announced during a visit to Kabul a tripartite agreement among Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan to build a railway, stating that Islamabad has received “fresh assurances” from the Taliban regarding the non-use of Afghan soil by militant groups against Pakistan.


The summit is taking place amid ongoing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, with the presence of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters on Afghan soil remaining the primary source of friction.

Islamabad is set to host a two-day summit on August 25 and 26, attended by a group of Afghan political leaders, civil activists, and women’s rights advocates.

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