The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday refrained from directly commenting on reports of Pakistani strikes inside Afghanistan but reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s steadfast commitment to protecting its citizens through intelligence-based counterterrorism operations along the border, according to reports. In his weekly briefing, FO Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said, \u201cPakistan remains firmly committed to the security and well-being of its people. Our security and law enforcement agencies conduct targeted operations in border areas to protect citizens from terrorist threats, particularly from groups such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). These operations are meticulously planned and executed based on credible and actionable intelligence.\u201d He added that Pakistan respects Afghanistan\u2019s sovereignty and remains committed to dialogue and cooperation with Kabul to address shared challenges of terrorism. \u201cPakistan has consistently prioritized diplomacy, even in the face of persistent threats from terrorist hideouts inside Afghanistan. We urge Afghan authorities to ensure that their territory is not used as a launchpad for attacks against Pakistan,\u201d he said. \u201cGroups like the TTP pose a common threat to regional peace and stability, requiring collective action to counter their harmful influence,\u201d the spokesperson added. Shafqat Ali Khan emphasized that Pakistan is dedicated to addressing these challenges through dialogue and constructive engagement, as both countries share a mutual interest in combating terrorism and restoring stability. He underscored that Afghanistan should reclaim its sovereignty and security, and terrorist groups like the TTP must be robustly countered. He also stressed that terrorism emanating from Afghanistan remains a consistent focus of discussions at all levels with Kabul officials, and Pakistan has clearly and firmly articulated its position. To a query on the ongoing visit of the Afghan interim foreign minister to India, the spokesperson did not express any concern except to say that it has always been Pakistan\u2019s position that Afghanistan\u2019s bilateral relations with any other country remain that it is a matter between those two countries. Afghanistan is a sovereign, independent country, and Pakistan did not have any particular comment to offer on it. \u201cWe follow the regional developments, and our request to Afghanistan, while respecting their sovereign right to pursue the foreign policy they desire for their country, has been that the Afghan territory should not be allowed to be used against Pakistan,\u201d said the spokesperson. Regarding a possible visit by the Afghan interim foreign minister to Pakistan since he travelled to Moscow and New Delhi after the UN sanctions were lifted, the spokesperson said: \u201cForeign minister\/deputy prime minister has visited Afghanistan. So, in the fullness of time, we hope that the visit should take place\u201d. Asked if Pakistan was disappointed that President Donald Trump had missed getting the Nobel Peace Prize announced on Friday, he responded: \u201cWe made a decision to nominate President Donald Trump for Noble Peace Prize keeping in view the clear and very important and positive role played by the United States in the de-escalation of tensions between Pakistan and India in May, leading to the ceasefire. It is unambiguous, and it is clear for everyone to see, except for those who do not want to see. So based on that, we feel President Trump played a very important role, and that is why we nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. So, what happens after that, I am not in a position to comment on it\u201d. On reports that Pakistan had offered the US to build a seaport at Pasni, the spokesperson\u2019s remarks were the first on the record so far. \u201cFirst of all, various commercial proposals remain under discussion, and it is not an official thing for us to comment on as no official position or initiative has been taken by the government of Pakistan. Our efforts in pursuing positive relations with the United States are based on mutual respect.” “Pakistan is not and does not wish to be part of any bloc politics. Our priority is to stabilise our economy and ensure our security,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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