US EditionPakistan says it seeks no further escalation but urges Afghanistan to act against militants
- Pakistan does not seek further escalation with Afghanistan but expects the Taliban to act against militants operating from its territory, indicating reduced tensions between the two countries.
- Both countries agreed to maintain a ceasefire following negotiations mediated by Turkey and Qatar, aimed at preventing a wider conflict and easing tensions after recent border clashes.
- Despite the ceasefire, all major border crossings remain closed, leaving thousands of refugees stranded, although some refugees are allowed to return.
- Afghanistan's ambassador to Pakistan criticized the border closure on social media, leading to an assertion that he violated diplomatic norms by not using proper channels.
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Because the Afghan Taliban allegedly support Islamist rebels in Pakistan, there is a dispute between neighbouring countries. Despite negotiations, an agreement seems to be far away.
Pakistan says wants no further escalation with Afghanistan
Pakistan does not seek further escalation of hostilities with Afghanistan but expects the country's Taliban rulers to address its security concerns by taking action against militants operating from Afghan soil, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Friday. Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi’s remarks signaled an easing of tensions between the two neighbours, who earlier this month exchanged fire along the border, leaving dozens of soldiers, civ…
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Pakistan says it seeks no further escalation but urges Afghanistan to act against militants
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says Islamabad does not seek further escalation of hostilities with Afghanistan but expects the country’s Taliban rulers to address its security concerns by taking action against militants operating from Afghan soil.
Taliban acknowledged presence of TTP, other terror groups in Afghanistan: FO spokesperson
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi on Friday said that the Afghan Taliban government in Kabul had acknowledged the presence of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other terrorist organisations in its territory. The talks were scheduled as Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to continue a ceasefire between the two countries and following a rapid deterioration of ties and a brief conflict along their shared border earlier this mon…
Pakistan Warns Afghanistan of Consequences if Cross-Border Terror Attacks Continue
Pakistan’s defence minister warned Afghanistan to curb cross-border terrorism or “pay the price,” alleging Kabul demanded 10 billion rupees to relocate Pakistani Taliban fighters. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Afghanistan will “pay a price” if it fails to guarantee peace and prevent cross-border terrorism. Speaking to Pakistan’s Samaa TV on Friday, Asif claimed Afghan officials had demanded 10 billion rupees ($35 milli…
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