Pakistan's ambassador in Kabul had been summoned over the recent attacks in Khost and Kunar provinces and given a diplomatic demarche to deliver to Islamabad. At the request of the Afghan Taliban, Pakistan pursued peace talks with the terror outfit. In the last three months alone, the TTP claimed responsibility for over 150 terrorist attacks. Earlier this month, the National Security Committee (NSC) held an extended meeting for two days to discuss the spike in terrorist attacks. The civil and military leadership decided not to pursue talks with the TTP and conveyed the same to the Afghan Taliban.

Source: The Express Tribune January 16, 2023 21:34 UTC