Pakistan has no plans to negotiate with banned TTP: Foreign Office

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has categorically stated that Islamabad has no intention of negotiating with the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), while calling on the Afghan government to take decisive action against the terrorist group.

In a statement issued on the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, the Foreign Office paid tribute to those who lost their lives in counterterrorism efforts and reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance against the TTP.

The spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, emphasised that the Afghan government must act against terrorists, including the TTP, who are responsible for the killing of Pakistani citizens.

Baloch also confirmed that Pakistan’s decision to recognise the Afghan government would only be made in consultation with regional partners.

On the diplomatic front, invitations have been sent to the heads of state of all Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries, including India, for the upcoming Council of Heads of State meeting scheduled for 15 October in Islamabad.