{
  "id": 10684569,
  "title": "Pakistan will respond to any attempt from Afghanistan to destabilise it: Tarar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/pakistan-will-respond-to-any-attempt-from-afghanistan-to-destabilise",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:03:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632057/pakistan-will-respond-to-any-attempt-from-afghanistan-to-destabilise-it-tarar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Information Minister Attaullah Tarar warned on Tuesday that Pakistan would respond to any attempt by Afghanistan to destabilize the country. Speaking at a seminar titled \"Afghan Predicament and the Trajectory to Peace\" in Islamabad, Tarar stated that Pakistan's commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness. He emphasized that Pakistan and Afghanistan are neighbors with deep historical connections and that the two nations believe in peaceful coexistence. Tarar highlighted Pakistan's efforts to facilitate negotiations between the two countries, noting that numerous high-level delegations had traveled from Pakistan to Afghanistan to find solutions to their disputes. He stressed that Pakistan believes peaceful coexistence is the key to resolving problems and that Afghanistan's interim government must shift from a militant mindset to that of a statesman. Tarar stressed that Afghanistan possesses significant potential for trade linkages with Central Asian states, and that establishing a stable peace environment could enable the creation of trade routes from Central Asia to Pakistan. He added that the primary obstacle to this is violent extremism and militancy. Tarar also pointed out that Afghanistan continues to harbor safe havens for terrorists and members of proscribed organizations, and that Pakistan has been raising this issue in talks with Afghanistan, advocating for a peaceful and sustainable solution through dialogue. The minister addressed Afghanistan's demographic makeup, noting the large youth population and the exclusion of women from the workforce due to societal norms. He criticized a particular interpretation of Islam that he believes is being imposed, claiming it is not the true essence of Islam and that peaceful coexistence necessitates accepting the principle of \"live and let live.\" Tarar reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to dialogue and negotiations, urging Afghanistan to embrace peace as the path to prosperity. He pointed out a disconnect between the Afghan populace and their interim government, asserting that no Afghan citizen desires disruption or instability. He emphasized that every citizen in Afghanistan aspires for economic prosperity and higher living standards. Tarar identified two key challenges in Afghanistan: denial of terrorism and safe havens, as well as the denial of basic rights for its people. He underscored the urgent need for the interim Afghan government to abandon its militant mindset and prioritize the well-being of its citizens. Tarar concluded by stating that peace in the region could enhance trade and attract investment, and that the people of Afghanistan deserve a prosperous future, which will only be realized through consensus and a voice for the Afghan population to determine their own future.",
  "summary": "Says Afghan interim government needs to move out of its 'militant mindset'",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}