Astana Open to Mediating Afghanistan-Pakistan Disputes, Deputy PM Says Ebadullah.Ebadi Sun, 06/21/2026 - 20:15 Author Bibi Amina Hakimi Profile Photo Author Short Bio Bibi Amina Hakimi reports on the economy for TOLOnews. Author Job TOLOnews' Reporter Afghanistan Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan, referring to the recent tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, emphasized that his country's position has always been based on resolving disputes through dialogue. He added that Astana is ready to play a mediating role between Afghanistan and Pakistan if formally requested by both sides.