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Pakistan Seeks Written Guarantees from Afghan Taliban Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty
Pakistan says no “real ceasefire” exists with Afghan Taliban, stressing the need for written guarantees. FO also rejects India’s “provocative” remarks and highlights regional tensions, Kashmir issue, and Gaza developments.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-11
Pakistan Seeks Written Guarantees from Afghan Taliban Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty

The Foreign Office (FO) clarified on Thursday that the situation between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban cannot yet be described as a stable ceasefire, stressing that Islamabad requires written guarantees from the Afghan leadership to move forward.

Addressing the weekly media briefing, FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said there is “no ceasefire in the traditional sense” and conditions are not yet conducive to claim that the security situation has improved. He added that while Afghanistan’s reported acceptance of responsibility regarding terrorism by its citizens is a positive development, Pakistan is still awaiting the official draft of the resolution.

“Despite any statements, we need written guarantees from the Afghan leadership,” Andrabi asserted.

He noted that Pakistan had dispatched a humanitarian aid convoy to Afghanistan at the request of the United Nations, adding that it was entirely up to the Afghan authorities whether they choose to receive it. “Seeing the difficulties of the Afghan people, Pakistan fulfilled its responsibility,” he said.

The spokesperson also confirmed that Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Kabul had informed Afghan authorities about the recent terror incidents and individuals involved.

Rejection of Indian FM’s Statement

FO spokesperson Andrabi strongly criticised the “provocative and misleading” remarks made by the Indian Foreign Minister, stating that Pakistan’s armed forces are fully committed to protecting the nation’s borders.

He added that India continues to engage in state-sponsored terrorism against Pakistan and maintains links with extremist networks operating on Afghan soil. He warned that the possibility of terrorists gaining access to dangerous weapons through India “cannot be ruled out”.

SAARC Stalemate, Kashmir Situation Highlighted

The FO criticised India once again for blocking the SAARC process, saying this was not the first instance where New Delhi hindered regional cooperation.

Speaking on Kashmir, Andrabi noted that Indian-occupied Kashmir remains under illegal occupation, with hundreds of Kashmiris imprisoned. He referred to a UN report indicating that more than 2,800 Kashmiris are being held illegally in Indian jails.

Pakistan’s Position on Gaza, UK Prisoner Exchange

Discussing the situation in Gaza, the spokesperson said Pakistan—along with eight Islamic and Arab nations—had issued a joint statement regarding Israel’s position on the Rafah crossing. He clarified that any decision to send manpower to an international stabilization force in Gaza would be entirely independent and that Pakistan has not made such a decision.

Regarding Pakistan–UK prisoner exchanges, Andrabi confirmed that the two countries lack a formal agreement, causing each case to be processed individually.
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