Pakistan condemns all acts of terrorism in Afghanistan and hopes that both sides would continue working constructively for durable peace in Afghanistan and the region. Officials said the two countries agreed to use “appropriate diplomatic channels” to convey concerns instead of resorting to giving public statements. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have remained tense for years largely because of the trust deficit. While Islamabad blamed Kabul for hosting militants responsible for carrying out attacks in Pakistan, Afghanistan also routinely accused the eastern neighbour of providing safe haven to the Taliban. President Ghani also gave several statements pointing fingers at Pakistan for the unrest in Afghanistan.

Source: The Express Tribune July 19, 2019 16:52 UTC