Islamabad (Web Desk): Pakistan on Friday once again asked the Afghan authorities to take immediate and effective action against terrorist groups including their sponsors and backers.
At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that Pakistan has provided concrete evidence of individuals and groups responsible for terrorist incidents inside Pakistan.
“We expect the Afghan authorities to disarm the TTP and Gul Bahadar Group, and hand over their leadership including those involved in terrorist incidents to Pakistan,” she said.
The FO spokesperson said that the Afghan authorities know the whereabouts and actions of these individuals.
Responding to a question, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan will continue to defend itself against all terror groups and ensure the safety and security of its people.
Alluding to the Indian oppressive tactics in illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the FO spokesperson said Pakistan will continue to extend moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people for the just and peaceful settlement of Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolutions.