ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a firm message to the Afghan Taliban, asking them to take concrete steps against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), as Islamabad rules out any possibility of negotiations with the outlawed group.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said during the weekly briefing that Pakistan expects Afghanistan to ensure its territory is not used for terrorism, noting an increase in attacks since the Taliban takeover in Kabul.
He stated that Pakistan has shared extensive evidence with Afghan authorities about TTP’s presence across the border and reaffirmed that Islamabad “will not negotiate with any terrorist organisation.”
Andrabi further highlighted attempts to provoke Pashtun nationalist sentiment in Pakistan, adding that several terrorist groups operating in the country consist of Afghan nationals.
He also announced that Jordan’s King Abdullah II will begin a two-day official visit to Pakistan tomorrow, on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The King will meet both the President and the Prime Minister during his visit.
