ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced that its ceasefire arrangement with Afghanistan has effectively ended due to cross-border terror attacks and the Taliban regime’s failure to uphold its commitments.
The Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan possesses credible intelligence indicating the presence and support of terrorist elements operating from Afghan territory. He said these activities pose a serious threat to regional peace and security.
The spokesperson said Pakistan had shared human and intelligence-based evidence detailing the number, identities, and financial backing of militants allegedly receiving assistance across the border.
He added that reports by the United Nations Security Council corroborated Pakistan’s position, specifically highlighting the presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other foreign militant groups in Afghanistan.
Clarifying the nature of the ceasefire, the Foreign Office stated it was not a conventional military truce but an understanding aimed at preventing terrorist attacks against Pakistan. Continued attacks from Afghan soil, the spokesperson said, amounted to violations of that understanding.
Despite the breakdown, Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to maintain diplomatic channels, with ambassadors posted in both capitals and regular engagement ongoing through official means.
The spokesperson also noted that regional discussions, including a recent meeting in Tehran involving neighboring countries, addressed the broader issue of militancy and emphasized the need for collective consultation mechanisms.
