New Afghan Government Seeks Better Relations With Pakistan

Afghanistan’s newly-elected government says improved economic relations with Pakistan are a must for reducing tensions and strengthening cooperation to deal with terrorism and other challenges facing the region. Pakistani leaders say they also look forward to jointly solving problems that are straining ties. Afghan president-elect Ashraf Ghani, a former World Bank economist, is preparing to take office Monday, at a time when political ties with Pakistan are strained over terrorism...

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