Pakistan is adopting a cautious approach to officially recognising the Afghan Taliban government, prioritising its national interests. While Russia has taken the step to recognise the Taliban, Pakistan remains unhurried,

Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in 2021, announcing on Thursday it has accepted an ambassador from the Islamist group.

Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognise the Taliban government of the country.