Pakistan's defense minister Khawaja Asif acknowledged that Islamabad's historical interference in Afghanistan's internal affairs was a strategic mistake and said Pakistan had served as a proxy in conflicts between major powers. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's acting ambassador in Doha met with the UK's special envoy to discuss strengthening Kabul-Islamabad relations, with both sides expressing openness to dialogue. The statements follow week-long talks between Pakistani and Afghan delegations in China, though sporadic rocket attacks along their shared border continue.