ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) said that Pakistan was “Not interested” in holding dialogue with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

In weekly media briefing, FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch clarifying Pakistan’s stance, stated that TTP has accepted responsibility for numerous terrorist attacks in country. “Our demand from Afghan government is that they take action against terrorists,” she said.

Spokesperson added that Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam-Fazl Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s visit to Afghanistan was neither on behalf of government of Pakistan nor FO.

Furthermore, Baloch informed press that interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar will be embarking on an official visit to Switzerland from January 15 to January 19.

Regarding South Africa’s case against Israel subjecting Palestinians to genocide in International Court of Justice, spokesperson said that Pakistan appreciated South Africa’s move. Spokesperson said that Pakistan demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and end to massacre of Palestinians.

Speaking about terrorism, Baloch told journalists that Pakistan, along with Afghanistan and Iran, will continue to work together in its efforts against terrorism.

Regarding Kashmir, Baloch said that for past 70 years, India has been denying right of self-determination to Kashmiris.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 12 2024

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