Pakistan has ruled out unconditional talks with Afghanistan, insisting that any meaningful dialogue must address Islamabad’s security concerns and prevent terrorist attacks originating from Afghan territory.
Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said Pakistan remained open to negotiations with Afghanistan and welcomed sincere efforts by friendly countries to ease tensions. However, he stressed that discussions must produce tangible results and establish a reliable mechanism to stop cross-border terrorism.
The statement came amid renewed diplomatic efforts to improve relations between the neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, Pakistan rejected suggestions that it was unwilling to engage in dialogue.
Islamabad Demands Verifiable Security Guarantees
Pakistan has repeatedly urged Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to take action against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups that Islamabad accuses of using Afghan territory to launch attacks.
However, Afghan authorities have rejected Pakistan’s allegations that their territory serves as a base for attacks against Pakistan. Consequently, disagreements over militant networks continue to obstruct efforts to normalise relations.
Pakistan also pointed to the failure of recent Moscow Format consultations to produce a joint statement. Officials said differences over references to militant networks operating from Afghanistan prevented both delegations from reaching an agreement.
Furthermore, previous diplomatic efforts involving Qatar, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and China have failed to resolve the central security dispute. Islamabad maintains that any future agreement must include a verifiable mechanism to ensure militant attacks cease.
Pakistan Warns India Against Further Aggression
Separately, Pakistan warned India against military aggression following remarks by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about potential future strikes.
The Foreign Office spokesperson condemned the remarks and said Pakistan would respond more forcefully to any new aggression. He also referred to the military confrontation between the two countries in May 2025, urging New Delhi to avoid further escalation.
Pakistan called on India to exercise restraint and pursue regional peace. Officials said responsible conduct and sustained diplomatic engagement remained essential to preventing further tensions across South Asia.
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