Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- A crucial "Moscow Format" summit on Afghanistan began in Russia on Tuesday, bringing together major regional players including Pakistan, China, Iran, India, and Central Asian states to discuss security, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian assistance. The conference aims to develop a united regional strategy to stabilize Afghanistan and prevent its territory from being used for terrorism or cross-border violence.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov opened the session, stressing that Afghanistan's stability is essential for ensuring long-term peace and prosperity across the region. He criticized Western countries for abandoning Afghanistan after decades of intervention, accusing them of leaving behind economic hardsh...