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Pakistan

Fix your own problems first instead of lecturing democratic Pakistan, Islamabad tells Afghanistan

  • FO categorically rejects 'frivolous statement' made by spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan
Published October 7, 2024

Pakistan on Monday rejected a statement by Afghanistan and said that instead of lecturing a democratic country, the Afghan Interim Government (AIG) should focus on fixing its own domestic problems, prioritise inclusivity and be responsive to the needs and aspirations of its own people.

“Pakistan categorically rejects the frivolous statement made by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan yesterday,” the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement.

“The statement constitutes an unacceptable and deplorable interference in the domestic affairs of Pakistan.”

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On Sunday, Afghanistan’s foreign ministry said tensions between the government and political opposition supporters in Pakistan “have reached an alarming level that could adversely impact the entire region”.

The statement, which was an unusual comment on Pakistan’s domestic politics by the Afghan side, added that the optimal approach to address the legitimate demands of the people is through negotiations and understanding.

The recent events have proven that denying negotiations further complicates matters, the statement by the neighbour said.

“We are closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan and hope that the Pakistani government and influential entities will deal reasonably and realistically with the growing discontent.”

In its response today, Pakistan said that Afghanistan should “fix its own domestic problems” and be responsive to the needs of its people including “the right to education for women and girls rather than curtailing their rights through misguided interpretation of religion”.

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“The AIG should also deliver on the commitments given to the international community by denying space to terror groups which are seriously threatening peace and security in neighbouring countries; and by preventing Afghanistan from becoming once again the centre of global terrorism,” FO said.

“Pakistan remains committed to peace, dialogue, and cooperation in the region and expects all states, including Afghanistan, to adhere to the basic norms of responsible international conduct and interstate relations.”

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MZI Oct 07, 2024 06:19pm
PTI's idiotic approach is allowing Taliban to interfere in Pakistan's internal affairs.
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A. Chak Oct 07, 2024 09:17pm
They are breaking the shackles of slavery.
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Faiz Jalib Oct 07, 2024 11:11pm
Afghanistan's problem is Pakistan interference. Pakistan's problem is US interference. To each their own.
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HashBrown® Oct 08, 2024 12:11am
@Faiz Jalib, Wouldn't disagree entirely, but Pakistan's "interference " also consisted of supporting the transition of power to the new government. The AIG has clearly forgotten all about that...
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zh Oct 08, 2024 04:45am
Well, "democratic Pakistan" is a bit of an exaggeration.
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zh Oct 08, 2024 04:46am
@MZI, I thought PTI is not in power since 2021.
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