Not aware of any offer from Saudi Arabia to mediate tensions with Kabul, says spokesperson Andrabi
\nISLAMABAD, 28 NOV \u2014 Pakistan on Thursday clarified that the so-called ceasefire understanding with Afghanistan does not represent a traditional ceasefire between two warring states, but rather an assurance that Afghan-based militant groups would halt cross-border terrorist attacks inside Pakistan.
\nResponding to a question regarding Afghanistan\u2019s claim of retaliation and whether Pakistan had heightened security, the Foreign Office spokesperson drew a sharp distinction between a military ceasefire and the arrangement Pakistan had expected Kabul to uphold.
\nThe spokesperson said the understanding with Afghanistan meant that \u201cthere would be no terrorist attack by Afghan-sponsored terrorist proxies into Pakistan.\u201d However, he noted that several major attacks had taken place after this commitment, carried out by TTP, FAK and other Afghan nationals allegedly operating from Afghan soil.
\n\u201cInterpreting it in that sense, the ceasefire is not holding,\u201d he stated, adding that the situation must be understood strictly in the context of terrorist infiltration, not conventional warfare.The spokesperson pointed out that recent attacks inside Pakistan, including in Islamabad, had involved Afghan nationals, raising serious concerns about Taliban-era assurances. He stressed that the responsibility to prevent such incidents lies with the Afghan interim authorities, who must ensure their territory is not used against Pakistan.
\nRegarding Afghanistan\u2019s statements suggesting retaliation after the strike Kabul attributed to Pakistan, the Foreign Office dismissed the notion of panic or fear, saying Pakistan\u2019s defence apparatus remained vigilant and prepared. \u201cOur security forces remain fully alert. Our military preparedness is robust,\u201d the spokesperson said.
\n\u201cThe security challenges we face would be addressed with the seriousness they merit.\u201dThe exchange comes amid rising tensions between the two neighbours, with Pakistan repeatedly accusing militant groups based in Afghanistan of orchestrating attacks, and Kabul denying involvement. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Not aware of any offer from Saudi Arabia to mediate tensions with Kabul, says spokesperson Andrabi ISLAMABAD, 28 NOV \u2014 Pakistan on Thursday clarified that the so-called ceasefire understanding with Afghanistan does not represent a traditional ceasefire between two warring states, but rather an assurance that Afghan-based militant groups would halt cross-border terrorist attacks inside […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":517273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-517248","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n