Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held talks with Pakistani leader Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday, in what experts said was a “significant” visit aimed at mending ties after the neighbours traded deadly cross-border strikes earlier this year. Prime Minister Sharif’s office said the pair had a “vibrant discussion” on advancing bilateral relations – specifically in trade and communication – and also “agreed on the necessity for joint efforts by both countries to combat terrorism”. Pakistan’s foreign ministry also released photos of top diplomat Ishaq Dar meeting with Raisi, saying in a stat…