Calls on Afghan Taliban to take verifiable action against terrorists "instead of externalising responsibility for its internal security challenges"; FO says demarche issued to Afghan side over air space violation by drones on Sept 23.
Tarar says Pakistan, in exercise of the right to self-defence, carried out "deliberate, precise, calibrated" strikes, limited to military objectives linked to attempted attacks against Pakistan.
Says Afghan Taliban failed to seize the opportunity to integrate Afghanistan with the wider world “due to their misplaced priorities and flawed ideologies”.
Says the alliance is "not a club" for Muslim countries; open to those who share the vision of "non-aggression, non-interference and collective deterrence".
Urges govt to uphold the principle of non-refoulement, under which individuals should not be returned to a country where they face a serious risk of persecution or other grave harm.
"Progress in Pak-Afghan relations hinges on verifiable, written assurances from the Afghan side that their territory will not be used for terrorism against Pakistan," FO spokesperson says.
Suggests that the students should approach the Afghan embassy in connection with their matter instead of seeking relief through the constitutional jurisdiction of IHC.
FO spokesperson demands "tangible actions" from Kabul on counterterrorism rather than assurances; rejects former Indian defence chief's remarks on 2025 conflict.
The Taliban regime is trapped between a deeply aggrieved neighbour to the east, mounting domestic resistance from within, and cautious partners to the north.
