Sharif: Islamabad will no longer tolerate the use of Afghan soil by the TTP against Pakistani citizens

Bayan News – Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, stated that his government will no longer tolerate the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) using Afghan soil against Pakistani citizens.

Sharif made these remarks on Friday (December 27) during a cabinet meeting, urging the caretaker government to adopt a decisive policy against the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP.

According to Pakistani media, Shehbaz Sharif emphasized in his cabinet meeting that the caretaker government of Afghanistan must take a clear stance against the TTP, as Islamabad will not accept a double game.

The Prime Minister noted that in recent days, Pakistan’s security forces have come under attack by the TTP. To combat these assaults, military institutions and law enforcement agencies are fully mobilized in the fight against terrorism.

He further stated that a Pakistani army officer was killed in another confrontation with the TTP.

Despite these security concerns from Pakistan, Sharif indicated his desire for strong relations with Afghanistan, particularly in trade and economic sectors.

Sharif stressed: “This is a red line for us. We will not accept TTP activities originating from Afghan soil and will defend Pakistan’s territorial integrity at all costs.”

The Prime Minister called on the Taliban to adopt a comprehensive strategy to address this issue.

Sharif’s remarks come just three days after Pakistani military airstrikes in parts of Paktika province.

The airstrikes by Pakistan’s military in Paktika province resulted in the deaths of 46 civilians, including 20 children.

This action by Islamabad has triggered widespread national and international criticism.

The caretaker government has warned Pakistan that it will not hesitate to defend Afghanistan’s territorial integrity and will respond to Islamabad’s unilateral actions.

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