Pakistan on Thursday reiterated that terrorism originating from Afghan territory is the only outstanding issue in its relationship with Afghanistan, stressing that meaningful progress in bilateral ties depends on concrete and verifiable action by Kabul. At the weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan does not seek confrontation and wants improved relations, but cannot overlook continued cross-border attacks. He emphasised that Islamabad has consistently demanded credible and written assurances that Afghan soil will not be used for terrorism against Pakistan.
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Andrabi said Pakistan expects the Afghan authorities to take effective measures against Fitna-al-Khawarij, the state-designated name for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He added that Pakistan’s demand for verifiable commitments will remain in place until tangible steps are taken on the ground. According to the spokesperson, resolving the terrorism issue could unlock significant opportunities for cooperation, including regional connectivity projects that would also benefit landlocked Afghanistan.
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The spokesperson said tensions have persisted due to repeated attacks traced back to Afghan territory, despite diplomatic efforts and mediation by friendly countries. While acknowledging that diplomatic channels remain open and embassies continue to function, Andrabi underlined that trust cannot be rebuilt without firm counterterrorism assurances. He noted that Pakistan will continue engaging through platforms such as the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral dialogue, but progress will remain conditional on concrete action by Kabul.
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