Pakistan PM: We need the international community to urge the IEA to curb terrorism

Speaking at a high-level forum in Turkmenistan dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust 2025, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s status of permanent neutrality, Sharif said the region is once again facing a rising threat.

“The scourge of terrorism is raising its head yet again, and this time unfortunately from Afghan soil,” he stated. “As we are dealing with this menace, we need the international community to urge the Afghan Taliban regime (IEA) to fulfil its international obligations and commitments and rein in terrorist elements operating from its territory.”

Sharif also expressed appreciation for regional countries that have been working to de-escalate conflicts and promote stability.

“We are very grateful to our brotherly countries — Qatar, Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iran — for their sincere desire and efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire, which as I speak is still very fragile,” he added.

Pakistani officials have repeatedly claimed that attacks in the country are organized by militants operating from Afghan soil.

The Islamic Emirate, however, denies the allegation, saying it cannot be held responsible for security in Pakistan.

Trade between the two countries was halted on October 11 following airstrikes in Afghanistan and clashes near the Durand Line.