AVA- Khan reportedly told Pakistani journalists on Monday that forming an interim Afghan government would smooth peace talks between US and Taliban officials.
The Afghan government recalled ambassador Atif Mashal from Islamabad the next day and demanded an explanation for the “irresponsible” remarks, Reuters reported. After clarifications from Khan and Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, Mashal will return to Islamabad, an Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesman tweeted.
Islamabad said on Wednesday Khan’s comments, reported by Pakistani media outlets, had been taken out of context.