Pakistan refutes Afghan allegations of involvement in terrorist attacks
Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam, in response to recent statements issued by Afghanistan’s National Security Council and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, “Repeated attempts by the Afghan side to implicate Pakistan’s intelligence institutions in terrorist activities are both unfounded and counter-productive.”
Aslam spoke of repeated emphasis on Pakistan’s commitment to not allow its territory to be used by any other country.
“We would not allow anyone to breach Pakistan’s laws in this regard or to undermine our goals of fostering friendly and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries,” Aslam said.
The spokesperson added that terrorism is best addressed through mutual cooperation.
She reiterated Pakistan’s continued commitment to fight militants, “Pakistan’s firm resolve to combat this menace, without any distinction or discrimination, is concretely manifested in the ongoing military operation Zarb-e-Azb.”
Further, Aslam stressed it is necessary for Afghan authorities to take similar action against militants on their side of the border.
“Elimination of terrorist sanctuaries and handing over of TTP elements that have taken refuge in Afghanistan are the first important steps in that direction,” the spokesperson asserted.
“We hope that the Afghan side would respond positively by taking the requisite counter-terrorism measures in the long-term interest of friendly, cooperative and good-neighbourly relations with Pakistan.”
Aslam maintained that friendly Pakistan-Afghanistan relations are necessary to ensure peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
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@Bakhtiyar Ghazi Khan: Its ironic that when attacks take place inside Afghaistan for whatever reason, Pakistan is blamed. But when we talk of securing the border, there is always the "Pashtun card". If Afgan PAkistan border is a dispute, go get an approval from UN. We would call the border, LoC if it satisfies the pro Indian Afghan government for that matter. I think Pakistan have had enough. No need to give a hue and cry to what a Kabul based government thinks. We should forcefully ensure trenches, mines and whatever possible to ensure "Pakistani controlled Pashtun areas" are safe from this evil
Afghanistan has entered an unholy alliance with US, NATO, India, and Iran. Truly feel sorry for the oppression of Afghan Pashtoons by this illegal government.
@goldconsumer: Afghan government always resists any fencing, blocking, or construction on the border with violence against Pakistanis. India, Afghan intel do not want Pakistan to seal the border.
Afghan puppet army should be careful as Pakistan army is fully capable of defeating it in mere days, even with Indian help. Remarkable restraint shown by Pakistan in the face of open hostility.
@Sexton Blake: But the problem is that TTP are not Taliban. Solution is simple. Push these elements inside Afghania. Seal the borders and i mean literally by fences, trenches mines whatever. It will take resources but in the end, there is no way out of this.
Unfortunately, The Pakistan Government fully supported the US when it invaded Afghanistan and displaced the legitimate Government. Even now, Tasnim Aslim of the foreign affairs department appears to be referring to the remnants of the disposed Government as terrorists. Hardly diplomacy and not a good way to mend fences. Whether anybody likes it or not the Taliban are in the area to stay.
@jay the whole world is united in showing Pakistan in a bad light. And the one and the only innocent Pakistan has to pay price for being the innocent one.
the whole world is united in showing Pakistan in a bad light.