Islamabad, October 12,2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday called on Afghan authorities to take concrete, verifiable and irreversible action against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other terrorist groups, ensuring that Afghan soil is not used for terrorism against Pakistan or any other country.
Addressing an international conference organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on “Pakistan’s Evolving Counterterrorism Landscape: TTP, Cross-Border Threats and Regional Security,” Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
He recalled Pakistan’s immense sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and emphasized the need for stronger international cooperation to counter the menace.
The deputy prime minister highlighted what Pakistan describes as Indian sponsorship of terrorist groups operating against the country, including from Afghan soil, stressing that such support poses a serious threat to regional peace, stability and security.
Dar also outlined Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts, including the implementation of the National Action Plan, Operation Azm-e-Istehkam and improved intelligence coordination.
He highlighted Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation against terrorism.
The foreign minister lauded Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership in the fight against terrorism and paid tribute to the armed forces, under Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and law enforcement agencies for their courage and sacrifices.
