Pakistan has warned Afghanistan against allowing its territory to support attacks on Pakistan, with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar demanding immediate action against militant groups. He said cross-border terrorism threatens regional peace and security. Dar stressed that Pakistan would not accept attacks originating from Afghan territory. He also warned that Afghan authorities could face consequences if they failed to act against the militants.
Addressing a seminar in Islamabad, Dar described terrorism as a major challenge for Pakistan and the international community. He said Pakistan had suffered heavy human and economic losses during its fight against terrorism. According to Dar, more than 90,000 people have lost their lives in the conflict. He urged the international community to recognise Pakistan’s sacrifices and ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
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Dar said the government had introduced new measures under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership. He added that law enforcement agencies continued operations against militant groups across the country. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir also remained committed to eliminating terrorism, Dar said. He noted that security forces conducted daily operations against militants under established directives.
Pakistan has repeatedly urged Afghanistan’s authorities to prevent their territory from being used for attacks. Dar referred to a trilateral meeting involving Pakistan, China and Afghanistan in Kabul in August 2025. He said Afghan officials had failed to fulfil their commitments regarding terrorism. He also identified the presence of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and other militant groups as a regional security concern.
The foreign minister said militants had crossed the border to attack Pakistani security personnel and civilians. He also alleged that a plan to hijack the Jaffar Express had been developed on Afghan soil. Dar called on Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to immediately stop providing weapons and other support to militant groups. He maintained that preventing terrorism would also serve Afghanistan’s own interests.
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Dar said terrorism had damaged Pakistan’s international image and reputation. He highlighted the government’s Azm-e-Istehkam initiative, approved by the prime minister after consultations with provinces and other stakeholders. He stressed that federal and provincial authorities must coordinate their efforts to address terrorism’s root causes. Each institution, he added, had a distinct responsibility in the national campaign.
Pakistan remains committed to eliminating terrorism and continues informing the international community about its operations, Dar said. He urged Afghan authorities to stop attacks against Pakistan and take effective action against militant groups. Dar warned that failure to address the threat could eventually harm Afghanistan itself. He also accused India of supporting terrorism in Pakistan and cited Kulbhushan Jadhav’s case in support of his allegation.