Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on Kabul to take firm action against militant groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), operating from Afghan soil, stating that controlling these groups is essential for lasting peace in the region. Addressing the inaugural session of the Parliamentary Speakers\u2019 Conference on Tuesday, he emphasized that a stable Afghanistan is critical for regional connectivity, development, and prosperity. \u201cAfghanistan must understand that durable peace can only be achieved by curbing TTP and other terrorist organizations operating from its territory,\u201d the prime minister said. He highlighted that Pakistan has endured challenges \u201cboth internally and externally\u201d but has remained committed to peace and stability. Recalling the conflict with India earlier this year, which he described as \u201cunprovoked aggression on the eastern front in May,\u201d he praised Pakistan\u2019s \u201chighly professional armed forces\u201d for executing swift land and air operations that thwarted enemy plans and demonstrated Pakistan\u2019s firm resolve to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity. \u201cHaving secured victory on the battlefield, our next task is to secure peace through sincere and collaborative efforts,\u201d he added. Sharif warned that militant groups continue to threaten security within Afghanistan and across the region. Referring to attacks on Pakistani border posts from Afghan territory last month, he said Pakistan\u2019s response was \u201cfirm and decisive,\u201d sending a clear message to those who targeted the country. He acknowledged the support of friendly nations, including Qatar and Turkey, in facilitating dialogue between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban authorities and reiterated Pakistan\u2019s \u201csteadfast commitment\u201d to regional peace and security through constructive engagement. The prime minister\u2019s remarks come amid a pause in bilateral talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which remain at an impasse. On Friday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan had been suspended, with \u201cno programme for the fourth round of talks\u201d. The two sides had opened a third round in Istanbul on Thursday to ease tensions after last month\u2019s deadly border clashes, following an earlier five-day engagement that produced a last-minute interim agreement. Asif thanked Turkiye and Qatar for their \u201csincere efforts\u201d to mediate, saying the facilitators had done their best but ultimately lost hope.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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