Pakistan, Afghanistan Meet in China Amid Tensions: Exclusive Details

• Pakistan and Afghanistan are meeting in China's Urumqi today under a trilateral mechanism hosted by Beijing.
• This is the first high-level interaction since Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against alleged terror hideouts in Afghanistan.
• China is facilitating the meeting, pushing for confidence-building measures like reopening trade routes, though no major outcomes are expected.
• China's involvement stems from concerns over ETIM activities and regional stability, crucial for CPEC and Xinjiang security.
• Indian intelligence sources suggest Pakistan might use this to deflect internal pressure by pushing terrorists towards India.