{
  "id": 14035759,
  "title": "Info ministry calls out Afghan Taliban for deflecting attention from terrorist sanctuaries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/info-ministry-calls-out-afghan-taliban-for-deflecting-attention-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:42:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634461/info-ministry-calls-out-afghan-taliban-for-deflecting-attention-from-terrorist-sanctuaries"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Afghan Ministry of Information and Broadcasting accused the Taliban of using \"rhetoric and diversion\" to divert attention from terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil that are launching attacks against Pakistan. The ministry's post on X claimed the Taliban's spokesperson continued to rely on rhetoric rather than addressing the well-documented threat. It emphasized the regime's failure to prevent terrorist groups from using Afghanistan for planning and executing attacks on Pakistan. Pakistani authorities have accused the Taliban of failing to act against militant groups despite being provided information on their locations and activities. UN reports estimate around 6,000 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters are in Afghanistan, supported by the Taliban. Pakistan has called for concrete action against these threats, not just denial. The ministry also criticized the Taliban's poor governance and violations of human rights, especially the restrictions on girls' education. Pakistan insists on dialogue but demands the Taliban honor its counterterrorism commitments and take verifiable action against terrorist sanctuaries and support networks. It warned that Pakistan will take all necessary measures, in line with international law, to protect its citizens, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.",
  "summary": "Cites UNSC report which estimates approximately 6,000 TTP fighters are present in Afghanistan",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to stop militants from carrying out cross-border attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/pakistan-urges-afghan-taliban-to-stop-militants-from-carrying-out",
        "published": "2026-10-12T16:51:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to act against militant networks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/pakistan-urges-afghan-taliban-to-act-against-militant-networks",
        "published": "2026-10-12T19:09:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}