A flurry of diplomatic calls between the US and Pakistan in recent days has fuelled speculation the Pentagon is scouting for new bases to use against the Taliban.
However, Pakistan's Foreign Office has denied the rumors saying, "no such proposal is expected."
"The towns and cities the Taliban have targeted are of strategic importance given their proximity to Kabul as some are on supply roads to the capital," said Kabul-based security analyst Bari Arez.
"The setbacks suffered by Afghan forces also indicate that they had not expected such Taliban offensives so soon" after the US military started the final withdrawal, he added.
David F Helvey, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Affairs told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Saturday that the US government will continue to engage Pakistan due to the country’s significant role in the Afghan peace process.
In March, The New York Times reported that American intelligence agencies have warned Biden that the Taliban may overrun most of Afghanistan within a couple of years and would potentially allow Al-Qaeda again.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional security situation, including recent developments in the Afghan peace process were discussed.
Foreign minister says the people of Pakistan are deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian situation in the Israeli Occupied Palestinian territories
The FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Afghan peace process and highlighted sacrifices in the fight against terrorism
Qureshi says US has commenced withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and the responsibility now lies on Afghans, as they have to play a vital part in making their country peaceful
The Muslim world needs to be mobilized on the issue of Palestine: FM
Both dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interests, security and defense cooperation as well as the evolving global geostrategic environment
General Patrick acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sincere efforts in the fight against terrorism and efforts for bringing peace and stability to the region
FM says the newly established Saudi-Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council will provide the opportunity for both the countries to further strengthen their economic and security cooperation in an institutionalized manner
There always have been detractors to disturb Pak-Saudi relations, but they have failed in the past: Qureshi