Rubio says US open to role on Pakistan’s Afghan terror concerns
- On Saturday, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged Pakistan's concerns regarding terrorist attacks emanating from Afghan soil during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Atlanta, affirming Washington does not want Pakistan targeted.
- Security officials estimate that up to 70% of terrorists infiltrating Pakistan are of Afghan origin, prompting Islamabad to repeatedly accuse the Afghan Taliban of failing to prevent cross-border terrorism and undermining bilateral relations.
- In 2026 alone, terrorism from Afghan soil claimed 1,327 Pakistani lives and injured 2,484, according to Pakistani authorities. Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting condemned the regime's "inaction, evasions or misplaced priorities."
- At the same event, Rubio noted President Donald Trump prefers a diplomatic solution to the standoff with Iran, though the military option remains on the table as the administration has not yet decided on resuming operations against Tehran.
- Regarding the Afghan Taliban, Rubio noted Washington does not "necessarily have the closest relationship with the Taliban," but signaled the United States is willing to play a "productive role" if needed to constrain cross-border attacks.
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Rubio says US open to role on Pakistan’s Afghan terror concerns
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a press briefing on Saturday said Washington had "obviously heard" Pakistan's concerns regarding terrorism emanating from Afghan soil, adding that "if there's a productive role for us to play, we'll play it." "Pakistan is concerned about terrorist attacks that are being sponsored from the territory of Afghanistan," Rubio said, addressing a briefing in Atlanta, Georgia. He added that Islamabad felt …
Rubio Says US Takes Pakistan’s Terrorism Concerns Over Afghan.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington has heard Pakistan’s concerns about militant attacks it says originate in Afghanistan and is open to helping ease tensions between the neighbours. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, October 31, on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Rubio said Pakistan believed the Taliban authorities had not done enough to prevent attacks launched from Afghan territory. “Paki…
Marco Rubio Flags Pakistan’s Terror Concerns, Backs Diplomacy on Iran at G20 Meet in Atlanta
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Rubio says Pakistan concerned about terrorist attacks from Afghan territorySays Islamabad believes Afghan Taliban failed to prevent terrorism.Islamabad says Kabul's inaction remains main obstacle to better ties.US Secretary of...
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