ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged Afghanistan to take concrete steps in preventing terrorist activities launched from its territory, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation to combat growing security threats. During the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to safeguarding its citizens and maintaining peace along the shared border. He highlighted that the country’s security forces are carrying out well-planned operations based on credible intelligence to eliminate threats from groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Fitna-al-Khwarij.
Shafqat Ali Khan stressed that Pakistan deeply respects Afghanistan’s sovereignty and remains committed to fostering constructive dialogue to jointly address the menace of terrorism. However, he pointed out that several terrorist groups continue to exploit Afghan soil as a base for launching cross-border attacks, which undermine regional stability. He urged Afghan authorities to ensure their land is not used as a “launch pad” for operations targeting Pakistan’s security forces and civilians.
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Furthermore, the spokesperson emphasized that both countries share a mutual interest in combating terrorism and promoting long-term peace. He added that Pakistan continues to prioritize diplomacy and cooperation, even in the face of persistent cross-border threats. “Groups like the TTP represent a common danger to regional peace and stability, demanding collective and decisive action,” he said, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to countering such networks through intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts.
Shafqat Ali Khan noted that Pakistan’s Special Representative to Afghanistan, Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq, recently represented the country in the Quadripartite Group meeting held in Moscow. The group, which includes Pakistan, China, Iran, and Russia, discussed the deteriorating security conditions in Afghanistan and explored ways to strengthen regional cooperation.
During his visit, Ambassador Sadiq also held bilateral meetings with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and senior diplomats from participating nations. These discussions, the spokesperson said, focused on enhancing regional security frameworks, reinforcing border management mechanisms, and jointly addressing the threat posed by transnational terrorist networks operating in the region.