Islamabad, 10 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs Ambassador Robin Raphel called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, where both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and reviewed the positive trajectory of Pakistan-U.S. relations. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of sustained engagement to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. Both sides also agreed to promote exchanges between think tanks and academic institutions in Pakistan and the United States to enhance mutual understanding and encourage constructive dialogue on regional and international issues.