Islamabad, Pakistan’s Foreign Office has called on Afghan authorities to extradite the leadership of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), involved in terrorist activities within Pakistan, reinforcing its stance against terrorism and regional instability.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in an interview with SUNO FM, stated that Pakistan possesses sufficient evidence against the TTP leaders and intends to prosecute them under its laws. Baloch emphasized the urgency of Afghanistan’s cooperation in this matter.

Baloch also mentioned that the Foreign Secretary delivered a strong demarche to the Afghan Charge D’Affaires regarding the recent deadly attack in Dera Ismail Khan. The demarche included demands for a denouncement of the attack at the highest level, a thorough investigation, and stringent action against those responsible. She reiterated that Afghanistan must fulfill its obligations to prevent its territory from being used against Pakistan.

Addressing the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, Baloch criticized the Indian Supreme Court’s judgment endorsing the Modi government’s decision to abrogate the region’s special status. She declared the judgment as legally void, stating that the Indian Supreme Court holds no jurisdiction over the internationally recognized disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. Baloch accused India of attempting to alter the demographic composition of Kashmir and affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.

Regarding relations with India, the spokesperson expressed Pakistan’s readiness for talks, but stressed they must be on equal terms and without compromising on the Kashmir issue. She called for India to reverse its actions from 5th August 2019 as a precondition for any dialogue, emphasizing Kashmir’s centrality in future discussions.

Baloch also accused India of extraterritorial killings and kidnappings in South Asia and extending its network of espionage and terrorism globally. She highlighted recent incidents involving Sikh leaders in Canada and the United States, suggesting that these events are part of a broader pattern of Indian actions that are increasingly drawing international attention and concern.