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Afghan diplomat given demarche over Chitral attack
Pakistan’s Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Saturday confirmed that a demarche had been issued to the Afghan charge d’affaires to Islamabad following the attack on two military posts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lower Chitral district earlier this week.
Responding to a question during a press conference on whether the matter was being discussed with the interim Afghan government, he said: “Pakistan registered a strong protest over the incident, summoned the Afghan Cd’A in Islamabad yesterday and handed over a protest note (demarche) to him,” Dawn.com reported.
Calling the incident ‘very unfortunate’, he said Pakistan is taking the rise in terrorism very seriously, and it is the responsibility of Afghanistan to stop the attacks emerging from their soil.
Additionally, speaking on an Aaj News show, he spoke about a “close-knitted conversation” going on with Kabul to reduce terrorism and build peace between both nations. He said developments so far were “positive” and the government was actively trying to bring the two regimes together on the same page.
“Previous governments have worked to some extent in this manner, and now we’re developing the existing policy. This is a closed-room dialogue with the Afghan government and so far, only positive developments have taken place. However, there are some elements from both sides of the border that might impact the progress. But so far, we’re moving in the right direction,” he said.
When questioned about his approach to fostering positive relations with neighbouring countries India and Afghanistan, he emphasised that Pakistan is actively pursuing ‘peace’ with both nations.
“The Indian government needs to cooperate with us on various issues, especially when it comes to Kashmir. I believe that without active dialogues, which benefit both of us, there will be no concrete solution,” he said.
“Our end goal is to achieve peace, and I am sure they (India and Afghanistan) also want the same,” he concluded.
Kabul police has announced that Allah Gul Mujahid, a member of parliament in the previous government, has been arrested in connection with a murder.
Khalid Zadran, the spokesman of Kabul police, said on X that Mujahid is a suspect in the murder of an individual named Saeedullah who was killed almost three months ago.
He added that the investigation of the case requires that Mujahid’s freedom be limited and it was decided that he remain detained until the court’s verdict.
Pakistan, Iran, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have expressed with Afghanistan after flash floods killed more than 300 people and destroyed hundreds of homes in northern Baghlan province.
“The Government and the people of Pakistan express their heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of life and widespread damage to property caused by heavy rains and flash floods in several provinces of Afghanistan,” Pakistan’s foreign ministry said in a statement. “Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time.”
Qatar’s foreign ministry said: “The State of Qatar expresses its full solidarity with Afghanistan in face of the destruction caused by massive floods hitting the Baghlan province north of the country, which resulted in deaths and injuries.”
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the State of Qatar’s firm support to Afghanistan and its brotherly people, and voiced its complete readiness to cooperate with the relevant authorities in Afghanistan to provide all means to help overcome crises,” it added.
UAE’s Foreign Ministry also expressed “its sincere condolences and sympathy with the friendly people of Afghanistan, and to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.”
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses his solidarity with the people of Afghanistan.
“The United Nations and its partners in Afghanistan are coordinating with the de facto authorities to swiftly assess needs and provide emergency assistance,” he said.
The Japanese ambassador in Kabul, Takayoshi Kuromiya, met Saturday with Sader Azam Osmani, the Deputy of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, the meeting discussed Japan’s cooperation in these areas.
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