ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi reaffirmed on Friday that Pakistan remains open to dialogue with Kabul’s authorities but will not hold talks with any terrorist organisation.
Pakistan deeply appreciates the sincere mediation efforts of brotherly Türkiye and Qatar. For the past four years, since the Taliban regime took control in Afghanistan, Pakistan has witnessed a sharp surge in terrorist attacks originating from Afghan soil. Despite suffering military and civilian casualties, Pakistan exercised maximum restraint and refrained from escalation.
Pakistan expected the Taliban authorities to take action against TTP/FAK elements present on Afghan territory. Despite Pakistan’s efforts to maintain positive engagement—including trade concessions and humanitarian assistance—the Taliban regime has offered only hollow promises and no meaningful action.
The Foreign Office reiterated that TTP/FAK and BLA/FAH are declared enemies of Pakistan, and any entity that facilitates, finances, or shelters them cannot be considered a friend of Pakistan. The FO stressed that Pakistan is determined to take every possible step to safeguard its national interests and the security of its people.
The FO rejected the Taliban regime’s attempts to portray terrorists as refugees, stating that Pakistan is willing to receive any Pakistani national living in Afghanistan only if they are handed over properly at Torkham or Chaman—not pushed across the border with weapons.
The FO made it categorically clear that Pakistan will not hold dialogue with any terrorist group—whether TTP/FAK or BLA/FAH. While Pakistan remains open to dialogue with any government in Kabul, talks with terror outfits are completely off the table.
The spokesperson noted that certain elements within the Taliban regime, backed by foreign financing, are working to stoke tensions with Pakistan. These actions are rapidly eroding the goodwill once present among Pakistanis. Claims of divisions within Pakistan over Afghan policy were dismissed as misleading—there is complete clarity within the Pakistani nation that it remains the biggest victim of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.
The FO emphasised that Pashtoons in Pakistan are an integral and vibrant part of the state, and attempts by Afghan authorities to incite Pashtoon nationalism inside Pakistan are baseless and counterproductive.
Regarding terrorism, the spokesperson said the sharp rise in attacks from Afghan soil since August 2021 is well-documented, and the Taliban regime cannot deny or evade responsibility. Pakistan also rejected Afghan claims that terrorism is Pakistan’s internal issue, noting that Afghan nationals have issued fatwas allowing attacks inside Pakistan and that many members of terror networks operating in Pakistan are Afghans.
Pakistan remains committed to resolving bilateral issues through dialogue, but stressed that addressing terrorism emanating from Afghanistan is the top priority. Pakistan’s security forces continue to sacrifice to protect the nation, and the entire country stands behind them.
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On the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), the FO noted the recent Court of Arbitration decision and reiterated Pakistan’s full participation in Neutral Expert proceedings, despite India halting its involvement. The FO rejected Indian attempts to link President Trump’s remarks to Pakistan’s nuclear program and reaffirmed Pakistan’s impeccable non-proliferation record.
The FO expressed concern over recurring incidents of radioactive material theft inside India, warning that these pose grave risks to global security.
Pakistan extended condolences to Türkiye on the tragic crash of a C-130 aircraft.
On Afghanistan–Pakistan trade, the FO said that trade is only viable if the Taliban regime takes concrete action against anti-Pakistan elements operating from its soil. Human lives outweigh trade, the spokesperson stressed.
Regarding recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad and Wana, the FO said both bore “deep Afghan fingerprints,” including the involvement of an Afghan national as the suicide bomber. Pakistan will raise the matter with the Taliban authorities and will take all necessary measures to protect its citizens.
On India, the FO strongly rejected misleading statements by the Indian MEA, calling them diversionary tactics aimed at concealing India’s own subversive activities. Pakistan highlighted India’s documented record of sponsoring terrorism through proxies and reiterated that extremist Hindutva ideology is driving regional instability.
On relations with Afghanistan, the FO described the situation as “stalemated,” due to the Afghan Taliban’s failure to act against terrorists targeting Pakistan. The FO welcomed mediation efforts by Türkiye and Iran, and said Pakistan would not shy away from any mediation because its case is strong and evidence-based.
Regarding the ceasefire, the FO said the situation along the border is difficult and fluid, with reports of incidents continuing to emerge.
On the repatriation of illegal Afghan nationals, the FO clarified that the process continues for unregistered individuals, while registered refugees and visa holders follow regular procedures.
