Afghan Taliban supporting terrorism: Attaullah Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday accused the Afghan Taliban regime of providing full backing to terrorist groups, warning that cross-border attacks originating from Afghan soil violate international law and threaten regional stability.

Speaking at a press conference, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that Pakistan had responded strongly to recent Afghan aggression, adding that terrorist activities targeting Pakistan continue despite repeated warnings and diplomatic efforts.

“The Afghan Taliban regime is backing terrorists and providing them training inside Afghanistan. Recent attacks in Pakistan originated from Afghan territory,” Tarar said, citing terror incidents, including attacks in Islamabad Katcheri and Taralai.

He also highlighted the humanitarian situation inside Afghanistan, saying women and children are being deprived of basic rights, girls’ education is restricted, children are being denied vaccinations, and kidnappings and harassment are widespread.

Tarar described the Taliban as enforcing a government through coercion and misusing religion for personal and political purposes.

“The Taliban have no right to oppress their own people. Afghanistan’s citizens currently lack fundamental freedoms, and international law is being repeatedly violated from Afghan soil,” he added.

Tarar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace in the region, while warning that continued militant activity from Afghanistan could prompt decisive responses.