ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani addressed the recent security situation in Chitral after the terrorist attack that started from Afghanistan on September 6.
The minister emphasized that this incident is an isolated act of terrorism and has nothing to do with the Afghan Transitional Government. He also assured that Pakistan gave a decisive response to the attackers.
Additionally, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch provided further insight into the terrorist operation. Pakistan’s position is firmly rooted in the belief that the Pakistan-Afghanistan border should be characterized by peaceful and friendly relations, advocating a peaceful and friendly border.
Elaborating further on the Chitral attack, the spokesperson said that Pakistan believes that the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan should be a “border of peace and brotherhood”.
“Pakistan is concerned about the recent incident and the terrorist attack on military posts. We are in discussions with the interim government of Afghanistan. We have expressed our concern about the threat of terrorism against Pakistan originating from Afghan soil. Concerns have been expressed.” All these concerns and developments are related to the opening or closing of the border,” he said.
When asked about the continued closure of the border at Torkham where the high-level talks were going on, he replied: “If there is a border closure by Pakistan, it is not because Pakistan is allowing traders and Wants to create problems for real people. visitors
“This only happens when there is a serious security threat and we have to take those security considerations into account whenever a decision is made to open or close the border. We are in contact with the Afghan authorities who we have have communicated their security concerns.” “Our concerns about the threat to Pakistan and the recent incident.”
Regarding the security situation in Chitral, he said that the concerned departments including the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Provincial Home Department could provide more details.
He said that as far as Pakistan’s concerns are concerned, these concerns have been shared with the Afghan authorities and we expect the Afghan Interim Government to fulfill its responsibilities and refrain from continuing terrorist activities against Pakistan. Therefore, it will deny the use of Afghan territory by terrorists. .
Despite the problems between the two countries, the spokesman pointed out that there has been no change in Pakistan’s policy regarding Afghan refugees.
We have opened our hearts and our homes to the people of Afghanistan whenever they were in trouble. Forty years ago, the first wave of Afghan refugees came to Pakistan, they are living in Pakistan, working in Pakistan, studying in Pakistan.
“We would like Afghan refugees to return to their homeland with dignity and respect, which is why it is important to create conditions for their early return. We, along with the Afghan authorities, [United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees] UNHCR are in touch with. To work towards this end.”
As far as visas for Afghan citizens are concerned, Pakistani authorities issue hundreds if not thousands of visas to Afghans every day.
“And these visas are issued by our missions. Before we issue these visas, we have to do our due diligence and anyone who applies for a particular type of visa has to meet the criteria that So he is applying,” he explained.
Advanced weaponry
The spokesperson of the FO responded to the reports of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) using sophisticated weapons in the attack on Chitral without naming the US.
“Regarding weapons in Afghanistan, we are concerned that the large amount of weapons that are available in Afghanistan and have now reached some terrorist organizations poses a threat to Pakistan as well, especially when these terrorist organizations Pakistanis attack civilian and military targets
We do not want to blame anyone but the situation needs international attention. We hope that all parties concerned will understand their responsibility in this regard,” Baloch added.
Prior to the State Office’s response, John Kirby, the White House’s National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, told media in Washington that there was no equipment left behind by US forces.
“When we completed the evacuation efforts, there was very little equipment and some aircraft at the airport, but when we left they were all unusable,” he said.
Kirby explained that the equipment that people were saying the Americans had left behind had been transferred to the Afghan National Security Forces before the US withdrawal.
“When the Taliban advanced in Kabul and other places across the country, they [government Afghan forces] dropped that equipment, not the US,” he added.
Pakistan-US relations
Commenting on the bilateral relationship with the US, a Foreign Office spokesperson said: “Yes, Pakistan and the US have had strong discussions in a number of areas, including on security and counter-terrorism issues. And we are working with the US and other partners. Discussing Pakistan’s security concerns and our threats in the region and beyond.
“We hope that all our friends and partners understand the security constraints that Pakistan faces in the region, including the threat of terrorism and the security situation due to Pakistan’s aggressive stance towards our eastern neighbours.”
G20 Summit
As India hosts the G20 summit and presents itself as a major player on the global stage, it should respect its obligations under international human rights and humanitarian law and address India’s illegal occupation. Serious violations of human rights in Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) must end. said the spokesman.
He pointed to the serious and systematic violations of human rights in the IIOJK, which continue to threaten the conscience of the world.
“Several international human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have written a joint open letter drawing the attention of G20 member states, specially invited countries and representatives of international organizations to serious human rights violations at the IIOJK. has gone
The letter notes ongoing repressive policies at the IIOJK, including restrictions on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association and an intensification of crackdowns on independent media and civil society groups.
Indian occupation forces have been systematically using anti-terrorism and state security laws, such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act to target human rights defenders and dissidents in the IIOJK. To disqualify and torture those.
