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Pakistan Denies Reports of Delegation Holding Talks with Afghan Taliban in Kabul
Pakistan has dismissed reports claiming a government delegation was in Kabul for talks with the Afghan Taliban, calling them “Afghan propaganda”. Officials say no negotiations will occur until action is taken against TTP hideouts in Afghanistan.
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by News Desk
2026-03-10
Pakistan Denies Reports of Delegation Holding Talks with Afghan Taliban in Kabul

Official sources in Pakistan on Tuesday dismissed reports claiming that a three-member government delegation had travelled to Kabul for talks with the Afghan Taliban, calling the claims inaccurate and part of propaganda circulating on social media.

According to the sources, several “Afghan propaganda accounts” had been spreading the reports online, suggesting that Islamabad had initiated dialogue with the Afghan Taliban leadership amid ongoing tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Afghanistan-based broadcaster TOLOnews also reported the alleged development, citing an anonymous source who claimed that talks were taking place in Kabul.

However, Pakistani officials strongly denied the claims, stating that no such delegation had been sent by Islamabad.

“There is no truth to these reports,” official sources said, reiterating that Pakistan had not dispatched any representatives to hold discussions with the Afghan Taliban.

The sources emphasised that Pakistan’s stance remained clear: the Afghan Taliban must first stop facilitating militant groups and take decisive action against them before any talks could take place.

Specifically, officials pointed to the presence of militants linked to Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which Pakistan refers to as “Fitna-al-Khawarij,” in Afghanistan.

According to the sources, Pakistan would not consider negotiations with the Afghan Taliban until the group takes concrete steps to dismantle and prevent the activities of these militants.

“Pakistan’s position is very clear — the Afghan Taliban must stop providing facilitation to Fitna-al-Khawarij and take decisive action against them,” the sources said.

They added that until such action is taken, Pakistan will continue operations targeting the hideouts of TTP militants operating from Afghan territory.

The denial of the alleged talks comes amid heightened tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and the ongoing military campaign launched by Islamabad.

Pakistan initiated Operation Ghazab lil‑Haq in late February following what it described as “unprovoked firing” by Afghan Taliban forces from across the border.

Islamabad has repeatedly accused the authorities in Afghanistan of allowing militant groups, including the TTP, to operate from their territory since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021.

International monitoring reports have also highlighted the issue. Several assessments by the United Nations over the past two years have noted the presence of TTP fighters in eastern Afghanistan.

However, the Afghan Taliban leadership has consistently rejected these allegations, denying that it provides support or safe haven to the group.

The latest developments underline the continued strain in relations between the neighbouring countries, with Pakistan insisting that action against cross-border militant groups is essential for improving security and stability in the region.
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