A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the army chief voiced serious concerns over “safe havens” of TTP in Afghanistan. “The Armed Forces of Pakistan have serious concerns on the safe havens and liberty of action available to TTP in Afghanistan,” the statement noted. But the latest statement by the army chief indicates that there is no appetite in Pakistan for talks with TTP. Army chief in IranMeanwhile, Gen Asim is in Tehran on a two-day official visit. This is his first visit to Iran since he was appointed as army chief in November last year.

Source: The Express Tribune July 14, 2023 16:44 UTC