ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi has made it clear that the Pakistan will not engage in negotiations with any terrorist groups, following recent statements from the Afghan regime.
During a weekly briefing in Islamabad, Andrabi strongly rejected the idea of talks with groups engaged in terrorism. He called the Afghan Taliban’s assertions nothing more than “hollow claims.”
He stated that the situation has worsened since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, with a marked increase in terrorist activities targeting Pakistan. “Pakistan has shown considerable restraint, but the terrorist groups operating within our borders are linked to Afghan factions,” he said.
The spokesperson emphasized that there should be no tolerance or leniency towards those who support terrorism.
“We appreciate the efforts of friendly nations to facilitate talks, but let it be clear, Pakistan will not engage in negotiations with any group involved in terrorism,” he reiterated.
Andrabi also responded to statements from the Afghan government, which he criticized as ineffective and unsubstantiated. He urged the Afghan Taliban to ensure that their territory is not used for terrorist activities and expressed hope that the Taliban would take decisive action against the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating in Afghanistan.
He said Pakistan remains committed to resolving issues through dialogue and peaceful means,
The spokesperson announced that the King of Jordan would be visiting Pakistan for a two-day trip, signaling the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations.
