Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to Afghan stability

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Pakistan briefed China’s Special Envoy on Afghanistan, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, about the use of Afghan territory by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and shared evidence highlighting the threat to regional peace during his visit to Islamabad. Discussions with Pakistani officials, including Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, emphasized the need for a collective stance against the Afghan Taliban to curb terrorist activities. Pakistan expressed disappointment over the Taliban’s failure to address the TTP issue despite repeated calls and international mediation efforts, urging China to leverage its influence on Kabul. Islamabad stressed that progress in bilateral cooperation depends on decisive action against terrorist sanctuaries, as Pakistan faces escalating attacks since the Taliban’s return to power.