Pakistan rules out talks with TTP.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch firmly stated that Pakistan has no plans to negotiate with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during her weekly briefing in Islamabad.
She condemned the TTP for its involvement in the deaths of both Pakistani and foreign nationals within the country.
Baloch said that Pakistan is committed to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
She asked the Afghan government to take stern action against terrorist groups hiding in Afghanistan and are using its territory to launch attacks on Pakistan.
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When questioned about the repatriation of illegal foreigners, Baloch maintained that Pakistan has prepared and implementing the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan.
The first phase of this plan is almost complete.
Numerous illegal foreigners, including Afghans, repatriated to their respective countries during this phase.
#TTP millitant having Western-style “tattoo” on his body.
Visuals are evident that #TTP have no link with Islam and they are collaborating with anti Islam & anti Pakistan elements to destabilize #Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/8XIN6KnBQB
— Defense Intelligence (@DI313_) July 10, 2024
She clarified that Pakistan has not agreed to suspend the repatriation plan with the UNHCR, and mentioned that the government has extended the validity of Proof of Registration (PoR) cards for Afghan refugees by one year.
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As Pakistan rules out talks with TTP, regarding Pakistan-US ties, Baloch said that Pakistan and the United States have multifaceted partnerships.
She further said that this relationship should be maintained with mutual respect, sovereign equality, and non-interference in each other’s internal matters.
