RASC News Agency: Zalmay Khalilzad, the former United States representative for Afghanistan peace, has expressed concern about the strained relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan. In a post on his Instagram account, Khalilzad highlighted the accusations exchanged between the two countries. Pakistan accuses the Afghanistani Taliban of supporting the Pakistani Taliban, while the Taliban group accuses Pakistan of backing ISIS in Khorasan. Additionally, Khalilzad pointed out that Pakistan’s forced deportation of thousands of Afghanistani refugees has further escalated tensions.
To address the growing misperceptions between Kabul and Islamabad, Khalilzad emphasized the need for political dialogue between the two nations. He believes that engaging in talks can help alleviate strained relations and prevent further misunderstandings. These statements from the former US representative come at a time when Pakistan’s Minister of Information labeled Afghanistan a safe haven for terrorists. However, the spokesperson for the Taliban group in Afghanistan denied these allegations.
It is important to note that the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan has become increasingly critical due to Pakistan’s decision to forcibly deport Afghanistani refugees in response to a surge in terrorist attacks within its borders. This move has sparked strong reactions from the leaders of the Taliban group. The situation calls for immediate attention and diplomatic efforts to address the underlying issues and restore stability in the region.
Pakistan has expressed concerns about the potential threat of terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan’s territory. Additionally, several Central Asian and neighboring countries have also raised their apprehensions in the past. These nations believe that the Taliban regime is primarily responsible for allowing terrorist militants to operate from Afghanistan and launch attacks on their neighboring countries.
