Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Tells Taliban Mohammad Ishaq Dar has voiced frustration over what he described as stalled progress in counterterrorism efforts, particularly regarding threats emanating from Afghan soil.
During his meeting with Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul, Dar said recent terror attacks in Pakistan have increased, allegedly carried out by groups operating inside Afghanistan.
He urged the Taliban to take “concrete and measurable” steps against militant organizations such as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
Despite these concerns, Dar acknowledged the “progress” in political relations between Islamabad and the Taliban. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Muttaqi reaffirmed the Taliban’s pledge that Afghan territory would not be used against neighboring countries.
While the Taliban’s own statement about the meeting omitted any mention of terrorism, Pakistan’s version made the issue a central concern.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the trajectory of bilateral relations and viewed the elevation of their diplomatic missions—from chargé d’affaires to ambassador—as a positive step. They also noted that most decisions made during previous meetings in Kabul (April 19 and July 17) and Beijing (May 21) have either been implemented or are nearing completion.
Observers suggest that Pakistan’s growing impatience over unfulfilled Taliban promises on counterterrorism has led Islamabad to organize a summit of Taliban opponents, set to take place in late August.