--- title: "Taliban Seeks Improved Relations With Pakistan, Cites Saudi Role" description: "Most outlets reported that the Taliban spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, expressed a desire for better ties with Pakistan and highlighted Saudi Arabia's potential role in facilitating relations. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with slight variations in emphasis — for example, Geo News led with the call for continued dialogue and cooperation, while others noted the mention of Saudi Arabia more prominently. All excerpts quoted Mujahid’s statements directly, with no additional context or interpretation provided." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9392-afghan-taliban-seek-talks-with-pakistan-say-saudi-arabia-can site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Taliban Seeks Improved Relations With Pakistan, Cites Saudi Role pakistan · updated 19 Sep 2026, 5:07 PM PKT · 19 Sep 2026 · 5 articles from 5 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 5 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that the Taliban spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, expressed a desire for better ties with Pakistan and highlighted Saudi Arabia's potential role in facilitating relations. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with slight variations in emphasis — for example, Geo News led with the call for continued dialogue and cooperation, while others noted the mention of Saudi Arabia more prominently. All excerpts quoted Mujahid’s statements directly, with no additional context or interpretation provided. ## Same story from 5 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Abb Takk News** — [Kabul signals willingness to continue dialogue with Pakistan: Taliban spokesperson](https://abbtakk.tv/kabul-signals-willingness-to-continue-dialogue-with-pakistan-taliban-spokesperson/) · 19 Sep 2026, 5:07 PM PKT > KABUL: The Afghan Taliban government has expressed its willingness to maintain dialogue and cooperation with Pakistan, with spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid saying Kabul hopes unresolved issues between the neighbouring countries can be addressed through engagement. Speaking to Al Arabiya, Mujahid welcomed diplomatic efforts by Saudi Arabia and other countries aimed at... - **Hum News English** — [Afghan Taliban seek talks with Pakistan, say Saudi Arabia can help resolve disputes](https://humenglish.com/latest/afghan-taliban-seek-talks-with-pakistan-say-saudi-arabia-can-help-resolve-disputes/) · 19 Sep 2026, 2:49 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities want to continue dialogue and cooperation with Pakistan and believe Saudi Arabia can play an important role in resolving differences between the two neighbours, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said in an interview with Al Arabiya English. Mujahid said Kabul welcomed efforts by Saudi Arabia and other countries to help ease tensions with Islamabad, descri... - **Daily Times** — [Afghan Taliban seek better ties with Pakistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555293/afghan-taliban-seek-better-ties-with-pakistan/) · 19 Sep 2026, 2:29 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says Kabul wants stronger relations with Pakistan. He also expects Saudi Arabia to play an important role. Mujahid made the comments during an interview with Arab media. He said Afghanistan wants continued dialogue and cooperation with Pakistan. The statement comes as both sides face ongoing issues requiring resolution. Mujahid said […] - **Minute Mirror** — [Afghan Taliban seek better ties with Pakistan, expect Saudi role](https://minutemirror.com.pk/afghan-taliban-seek-better-ties-with-pakistan-expect-saudi-role-632381/) · 19 Sep 2026, 1:13 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has said Afghanistan wants to maintain good relations with Pakistan and hopes Saudi Arabia will - **Geo News** — [Taliban regime wants continued dialogue, cooperation with Pakistan, says spokesperson](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682745-taliban-regime-wants-continued-dialogue-cooperation-with-pakistan-says-spokesperson) · 19 Sep 2026, 12:59 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan November 10, 2021. — ReutersKabul hopes efforts will help resolve bilateral issues with Pakistan.Mujahid reiterates Kabul's willingness to engage with Islamabad.Pakistan accuses Taliban regime... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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