Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has urged the Afghan Taliban government to address evidence of militant activity in Afghanistan. The ministry said Afghan authorities must take concrete action instead of dismissing concerns through public statements. It also stressed that preventing attacks on Pakistan from Afghan territory remains the Taliban government’s responsibility.
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According to the ministry, militant attacks originating from Afghanistan reflect failures by the Afghan Taliban authorities to address security threats. The statement cited a United Nations Security Council report that reportedly mentioned around 6,000 members of a banned organisation in Afghanistan. It also referred to alleged Taliban support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Pakistan called on the Afghan authorities to take verifiable action against militant hideouts and networks. The ministry said authorities should respond to the evidence and address the threat rather than deny the presence of armed groups. These allegations were presented in the Pakistani government’s statement.
The ministry also criticised restrictions on girls’ education and what it described as violations of fundamental human rights under Taliban rule. It argued that these policies contradicted the Afghan government’s stated commitments. The statement linked security concerns with wider questions about the Taliban authorities’ policies and responsibilities.
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Pakistan reiterated its commitment to dialogue with Afghanistan but said meaningful progress required the Taliban government to fulfil its counterterrorism commitments. The ministry added that Pakistan would take necessary measures to protect its citizens and defend its territory. The statement underscores continuing tensions between Islamabad and Kabul over cross-border militancy and regional security.