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FO Says Terrorist Presence in Afghanistan Threatens Regional Peace
Pakistan’s Foreign Office says UN reports confirm terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan, warning continued cross-border attacks make the ceasefire unsustainable.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-18
FO Says Terrorist Presence in Afghanistan Threatens Regional Peace

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has said that the presence of terrorist elements in Afghanistan poses a serious threat to regional peace and security, adding that recent UN Security Council reports clearly support Pakistan’s position on the issue.

During the weekly briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Indrani stated that Pakistan has solid and credible evidence of terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil. He said there is verified information regarding the numbers, identities and financial support of terrorists, along with humanitarian and intelligence inputs confirming cross-border backing.

The spokesperson noted that while diplomatic channels between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain active, and ambassadors of both countries are present in their respective capitals, the ceasefire has not been respected. He clarified that the ceasefire should not be viewed as a traditional arrangement but was aimed specifically at stopping terrorist attacks from Afghan territory into Pakistan.

“Terrorist attacks from Afghan soil are tantamount to firing,” he said, adding that Pakistan implemented the ceasefire in good faith, but continued cross-border attacks have rendered it unsustainable.

The issue of terrorist presence, including TTP and other extremist groups, was also discussed during a recent regional meeting in Tehran, attended by special representatives of neighboring countries. The spokesperson emphasized that regional mechanisms are vital for consensus-building and consultation on shared security challenges.

Indrani further said that terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan are not only damaging Pakistan-Afghanistan relations but are also undermining Afghanistan’s own internal stability and development efforts. He reiterated that UN Security Council reports explicitly mention the presence of TTP and other foreign terrorist organizations in the country.

On reports regarding the possible formation of an International Stabilization Force, the spokesperson said consultations are underway in some global capitals, but Pakistan has not received any formal request and has not taken any decision on the matter so far.

Commenting on a recent shooting incident in Australia, the spokesperson said Australian authorities are still investigating the Bondi Beach attack. He termed it regrettable and irresponsible to link Pakistan to the incident, noting that Indian media spread unverified and false information by showing the name and photo of a Pakistani citizen. He said this false reporting endangered an innocent person and his family, and it later emerged that the attacker was of Indian origin and an Indian passport holder.
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