Afghan Government Failed to Take Concrete Action Against Terror Groups Despite Agreed Timeline: Foreign Office
**Islamabad (Qudrat Daily)** – Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement regarding the third round of talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban held in Istanbul on November 7.
Foreign Office Spokesperson **Tahir Andrabi** stated that the discussions concluded in Istanbul under the sincere mediation efforts of **Turkey and Qatar**, which Pakistan deeply appreciated.
According to the statement, **despite the agreed-upon timeframe**, the Afghan government **did not take concrete measures against terrorist elements** operating from its soil. The spokesperson highlighted that in the past four years, **terrorist attacks on Pakistan from Afghan territory have increased significantly**, yet Pakistan has consistently demonstrated patience and restraint.
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Mr. Andrabi said that Pakistan extended **offers of trade and humanitarian cooperation**, but received **no practical response** from Kabul. Instead, the Taliban government **sheltered terrorist groups**, enabling them to expand their activities. He emphasized that this issue **is not a matter of humanitarian concern but of harboring terrorism**.
The statement further noted that Pakistan **repeatedly demanded the handover of wanted terrorists**, but the Taliban authorities often responded with **false claims or denials**. During the negotiations, the Afghan delegation **diverted the discussion to irrelevant topics**, obscuring the real issue.
Reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to **respectful and constructive dialogue**, the spokesperson stressed that **verifiable and actionable steps against terrorism** are essential for genuine progress.
The Foreign Office concluded that Pakistan will take **all possible measures to safeguard its borders and citizens**, affirming that **those who support or shelter terrorist groups cannot be considered friends of Pakistan**.
