{
  "id": 17360571,
  "title": "Pakistan urges Taliban to curb terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/pakistan-urges-taliban-to-curb-terrorist-groups-operating-from-afghan",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-31T06:56:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446797/pakistan-urges-taliban-to-curb-terrorist-groups-operating-from-afghan-soil"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan has called on the Taliban to abide by international commitments, end restrictions on women and girls, and crack down on terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan. Speaking at a UN dialogue, Pakistan's Counsellor Muhammad Jawad Ajmal expressed worry over the worsening human rights situation and urged the global community to share the burden of supporting Afghan refugees. Ajmal criticized the Taliban for denying fundamental freedoms and dignity to women and girls, stating that such practices are inconsistent with Islamic teachings and principles. He reminded the audience that Pakistan had hosted millions of Afghan refugees over the years, often lacking international backing. Pakistan has continued to help Afghan refugees despite limited resources, but emphasized that the international community must contribute more. Ajmal warned that terrorism is a key issue in Afghanistan and expressed deep concern over the presence and activities of various groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Majeed Brigade, Al-Qaeda, ISIL-K and ETIM, as well as their associated entities. He alleged connections between the Taliban and these groups, as well as outside support for Pakistani-targeting proxies. Ajmal highlighted that over 4,700 Pakistanis have been killed in terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan in the last three years. He confirmed that Pakistan had specifically targeted military and terrorist support facilities allegedly used by the TTP against Pakistani civilians on March 16. Pakistan will not stand idly by in the face of ongoing terrorist strikes and will defend its citizens and national security in accordance with international law, Ajmal said. He called on the Taliban to honor their international obligations and affirmed Pakistan's support for a stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan that coexists peacefully with neighboring nations.",
  "summary": "Pakistan has urged the Taliban authorities to honour their international obligations, lift restrictions on women and girls, and take decisive action against terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory, warning that it would exercise its right to self-defence against threats to its citizens and national security. Speaking at an interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the human…",
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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."
}