Pakistan’s presidential spokesperson Murtaza Solangi has once again questioned the political legitimacy of the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan, criticizing their governance structure and institutional practices.
According to the statement, Solangi described the Taliban’s rule as lacking legitimacy and argued that its governing system is based on monopolistic and authoritarian foundations. He also questioned the way executive institutions and oversight mechanisms operate under the Taliban administration.
The spokesperson said that Afghanistan’s current governance processes and institutional oversight do not conform to international legal norms and standards.
His remarks come amid continued tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban authorities over security, governance and the treatment of political and civil rights in Afghanistan. Pakistan has also repeatedly raised concerns about militant groups allegedly operating from Afghan territory. Islamabad has called on the Taliban authorities to take concrete measures against such groups and prevent Afghan soil from being used for attacks against Pakistan.
The Taliban authorities have previously rejected Pakistan’s allegations concerning militant activity and have defended their administration and sovereignty.
The latest comments add to the ongoing diplomatic and political disagreements between Islamabad and Kabul, as both sides continue to differ over security, governance and the nature of the Taliban administration.