News Desk

Pakistan has refused to consider any dialogue with the banned terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, mentioning that the group is responsible for the deaths of both Pakistani and foreign citizens. Foreign Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch highlighted the fact that no talks are currently possible with such topics during a weekly briefing in Islamabad.

Baloch urged Afghan authorities to immediately take action against terrorist groups situated on Afghan soil to launch attacks all across the border, while also reiterating their respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty.

Pakistan’s commitment to enforce the laws set down in Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP) was confirmed by Baloch. This law is aimed towards undocumented immigrants within Pakistan, with many already having been repatriated, and first phase of this law nearing completion.

Baloch clarified that there are multiple categories of Afghan refugees in Pakistan and that the government has extended the validity of their Proof of Registration cards by a year. Contrary to recent reports, Pakistan has not agreed with the UNHCR to suspend the IFRP.

In a recent meeting with UNHCR’s Filippo Grandi, who expressed appreciation for the alleged suspension of the IFRP and sought assurance that it would remain on hold, Pakistan maintained its stance on implementing the plan.

On Pakistan’s relationship with the United States, Baloch described it as multifaceted and robust, emphasizing the need for mutual respect, sovereign equality, and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs.