At the Organization of Islamic Cooperation OIC Contact Group meeting in New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar delivered a definitive indictment of the Taliban regime’s failure to curb cross-border terrorism.
Highlighting the presence of over twenty terrorist organizations operating freely from Afghan soil, Islamabad confronted the international community with the stark security costs borne by Pakistan.
Tragic attacks targeting Pakistani civilians and security forces underscore the existential necessity of dismantling these sanctuaries without delay.
The persistent patronage extended to hostile outfits like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Baloch Liberation Army, Islamic State Khorasan Province, Al-Qaeda, and ETIM directly violates Kabul’s international commitments.
Foreign Minister Dar emphasized that Pakistan’s ongoing sacrifices demand immediate, verifiable, and concrete counterterrorism measures rather than empty verbal assurances.
Regional peace remains unachievable so long as cross-border terror infrastructure continues to function with impunity across the Durand Line.
When the Taliban assumed power in August 2021, the international community and neighboring states hoped for a responsible administration dedicated to peace and regional stability. Instead, the interim regime has repeatedly failed to meet baseline expectations regarding political inclusivity, counterterrorism, and fundamental human rights.
Pakistan has consistently championed Afghan stability, yet normal diplomatic relations remain contingent upon mutual respect, sincerity, and genuine political governance.
Sustainable peace in Afghanistan requires an inclusive political framework that guarantees equitable representation for all ethnic groups and religious minorities.
The Taliban’s systematic exclusion of minority populations and suppression of basic freedoms continue to alienate the domestic population while isolating Kabul on the global stage.
Establishing a genuine power-sharing architecture is not merely a diplomatic preference but a fundamental prerequisite for long-term domestic tranquility.
The Taliban regime’s draconian restrictions on women and girls remain a central impediment to international recognition and economic reintegration.
By barring female citizens from secondary education and restricting their access to employment, Kabul violates core Islamic principles and universal human rights norms. Reaffirming the consensus of the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, Muslim nations must collectively press Kabul to restore women’s fundamental rights.
The regime’s repressive policies also exacerbate illicit trade networks, including narcotics trafficking, arms smuggling, and human contraband across regional borders.
These illicit networks fund extremist syndicates while destabilizing neighboring economies already carrying the weight of prolonged humanitarian crises. Ending the Taliban’s tolerance for transnational crime is essential for establishing rule of law and protecting regional security.
Addressing Afghanistan’s compounding crisis requires sustained international humanitarian assistance paired with equitable global burden-sharing.
For decades, Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees, bearing disproportionate economic and social strains without adequate institutional support. The international community must step forward to fund the dignified resettlement and socio-economic integration of Afghan returnees within their homeland.
Ultimately, Pakistan’s diplomatic strategy at the OIC reinforces that regional stability cannot coexist with state-sponsored terror sanctuaries.
Islamabad remains committed to supporting a prosperous Afghanistan, provided Kabul demonstrates the political will to honor its security obligations. The Muslim world must now unite to hold the Taliban regime accountable, forcing concrete action against the terror nexus threatening regional peace.
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Unmasking Kabul Inaction and Demanding Accountability at OIC
At the Organization of Islamic Cooperation OIC Contact Group meeting in New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar delivered a definitive indictment of the Taliban regime’s failure to curb cross-border terrorism.
Highlighting the presence of over twenty terrorist organizations operating freely from Afghan soil, Islamabad confronted the international community with the stark security costs borne by Pakistan.
Tragic attacks targeting Pakistani civilians and security forces underscore the existential necessity of dismantling these sanctuaries without delay.
The persistent patronage extended to hostile outfits like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Baloch Liberation Army, Islamic State Khorasan Province, Al-Qaeda, and ETIM directly violates Kabul’s international commitments.
Foreign Minister Dar emphasized that Pakistan’s ongoing sacrifices demand immediate, verifiable, and concrete counterterrorism measures rather than empty verbal assurances.
Regional peace remains unachievable so long as cross-border terror infrastructure continues to function with impunity across the Durand Line.
When the Taliban assumed power in August 2021, the international community and neighboring states hoped for a responsible administration dedicated to peace and regional stability. Instead, the interim regime has repeatedly failed to meet baseline expectations regarding political inclusivity, counterterrorism, and fundamental human rights.
Pakistan has consistently championed Afghan stability, yet normal diplomatic relations remain contingent upon mutual respect, sincerity, and genuine political governance.
Sustainable peace in Afghanistan requires an inclusive political framework that guarantees equitable representation for all ethnic groups and religious minorities.
The Taliban’s systematic exclusion of minority populations and suppression of basic freedoms continue to alienate the domestic population while isolating Kabul on the global stage.
Establishing a genuine power-sharing architecture is not merely a diplomatic preference but a fundamental prerequisite for long-term domestic tranquility.
The Taliban regime’s draconian restrictions on women and girls remain a central impediment to international recognition and economic reintegration.
By barring female citizens from secondary education and restricting their access to employment, Kabul violates core Islamic principles and universal human rights norms. Reaffirming the consensus of the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, Muslim nations must collectively press Kabul to restore women’s fundamental rights.
The regime’s repressive policies also exacerbate illicit trade networks, including narcotics trafficking, arms smuggling, and human contraband across regional borders.
These illicit networks fund extremist syndicates while destabilizing neighboring economies already carrying the weight of prolonged humanitarian crises. Ending the Taliban’s tolerance for transnational crime is essential for establishing rule of law and protecting regional security.
Addressing Afghanistan’s compounding crisis requires sustained international humanitarian assistance paired with equitable global burden-sharing.
For decades, Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees, bearing disproportionate economic and social strains without adequate institutional support. The international community must step forward to fund the dignified resettlement and socio-economic integration of Afghan returnees within their homeland.
Ultimately, Pakistan’s diplomatic strategy at the OIC reinforces that regional stability cannot coexist with state-sponsored terror sanctuaries.
Islamabad remains committed to supporting a prosperous Afghanistan, provided Kabul demonstrates the political will to honor its security obligations. The Muslim world must now unite to hold the Taliban regime accountable, forcing concrete action against the terror nexus threatening regional peace.
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