Images from a recent meeting between Muhibullah Shakir, the Taliban government's Consul General in Peshawar, and a senior Pakistani official have triggered widespread reactions among Afghans. The photos show the Pakistani host at an official desk while the Afghan representative sits in a subordinate, informal position.
Journalists and political activists have strongly criticized this seating arrangement, calling it contrary to standard diplomatic protocols and a symbol of weakness. Critics argue that international diplomacy must be based on equality and mutual respect to protect a nation's dignity.
The controversial meeting occurred amid deeply strained relations between Kabul and Islamabad. While the officials reportedly discussed the deportation of Afghan refugees and the release of prisoners, the diplomatic slight has entirely overshadowed the actual substance of their talks.
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