Pakistan has expressed its readiness to engage in state-level and institutional talks with Afghanistan, while stressing that meaningful dialogue must be accompanied by concrete and verifiable action against terrorism.
Islamabad has maintained that it remains open to diplomatic engagement with Kabul to address bilateral issues and improve relations between the two neighboring countries. However, Pakistan has made clear that counterterrorism remains a key condition for progress in the relationship.
According to Pakistan’s position, Afghanistan’s authorities must take practical steps to prevent Afghan territory from being used by anti-Pakistan militant groups to plan or carry out attacks against Pakistan.
Islamabad has repeatedly raised concerns over militant organizations allegedly operating from Afghanistan and has called for effective measures to prevent cross-border terrorism. Pakistan maintains that assurances alone are insufficient and that actions taken by Afghan authorities must be demonstrable and verifiable.
The emphasis on state-level and institutional dialogue reflects Pakistan’s broader effort to address security concerns through diplomatic channels while maintaining pressure for action against militant groups.
Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have faced persistent tensions over border security, terrorism allegations and the presence of militant groups. Both sides have engaged in dialogue at various levels, but disagreements over security issues have continued to affect bilateral ties.
Pakistan’s latest position indicates that Islamabad does not oppose engagement with Kabul but wants any diplomatic process to be supported by measurable progress on security concerns.
The potential for renewed talks will therefore depend largely on whether both sides can establish mechanisms for verification,