The war of words between the Taliban and the government of Pakistan is still going on

The war of words between the Taliban and the government of Pakistan is still going on

Aug 12, 2023 - 10:29
Mar 1, 2024 - 10:05
The war of words between the Taliban and the government of Pakistan is still going on
The war of words between the Taliban and the government of Pakistan is still going on


  Pakistan's Foreign Minister has addressed the ruling Taliban group in Afghanistan saying: "Pakistan's peace and security cannot be played with". According to the local news agency, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasized the need to have an understanding with Kabul while making it clear that the peace and security of Pakistan cannot be played with. Zardari, who is also the Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party has also noted his country's desire to have a sincere and constructive understanding, regionally and internationally with the aim of strengthening peace, security and stability in Afghanistan. It should be noted that recently the spokesman of the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid, denied the accusations made by Islamabad against the government of the group. Along with opposing terrorist attacks in Pakistan, Mujahid reiterated and emphasized the group's promise by saying, "the transitional government of the Taliban will not allow any person or group to use Afghan soil against Pakistan, but Kabul has no responsibility to prevent the attacks carried out inside Pakistan's land and instead of raising suspicions, Pakistan's leaders should make efforts to strengthen the country's security".

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Not long ago, Pakistan was known as a supporter of the Taliban. But in recent months, relations between the country and Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban have been dominated by friction and tensions. The Tehreek-e-Taliban group of Pakistan is mentioned by the Islamabad government as the main terrorist threat in the country, and according to Pakistani officials, the group is carrying out its terrorist attacks from Afghanistan. Despite the notion being denied by the Taliban, the relationship between Islamabad and the group has deteriorated due to the allegations. According to some senior officials of the Taliban, the members of the group want to be allowed to fight with Pakistan and that the calls for the request have increased so much that it is said that the leader of the Taliban Hebatullah Akhundzada recently issued a new fatwa saying, it is not allowed to go to fight in Pakistan .../