NEW DELHI: The Taliban-led ministry of foreign affairs in Afghanistan has voiced its 'concern' regarding the "alarming" situation unfolding in Pakistan and warned that the growing tensions between government supporters and opposition forces threaten regional stability.
The ministry said it was actively 'monitoring' developments in Pakistan, adding that the best way to meet the people's legitimate demands is through "negotiation and understanding".
In a statement, the foreign ministry said: "In the neighboring country of Pakistan, the tension between the supporters of the government and the political opponents has reached an alarming level, which may continue to have a negative impact on the entire region. The best way to meet the legitimate demands of the people is through negotiation and understanding. Recent events have proven that the refusal to negotiate complicates the issue."
Afghanistan foreign ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi took to his X account and wrote: "In the neighbouring country of Pakistan, the tension between the supporters of the government and the political opponents has reached an alarming level, which may continue to have a negative impact on the entire region."
He also said that they hoped that the Pakistani government and influential institutions will deal reasonably and pragmatically with the growing discontent.
Tensions in Pakistan
The Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaaf ( PTI ), the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan , has been organising protests against the government, in Islamabad and Lahore. The PTI called for nationwide protests starting October 1 in Islamabad to ensure the independence of the judiciary.
In a related development, Pakistan federal interior minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed that among the PTI protesters arrested in Islamabad, there were 11 officers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and 120 Afghan nationals.
According to ARY News, Naqvi stated that a total of 564 people were arrested during the crackdown.
As a result of the protests by PTI, mobile phone services in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad remained suspended, as reported by Geo News.
Containers were also positioned at various locations, such as Sri Nagar Highway, Zero Point, and Faisal Avenue, while the Faizabad Interchange has partially opened. Punjab police officers continue to be stationed at various locations throughout the garrison town, maintaining a heightened level of security.
Tensions have further heightened as Pakistan is preparing to host high-level delegations from several countries, including India, for the SCO summit, which begins on October 15.
The ministry said it was actively 'monitoring' developments in Pakistan, adding that the best way to meet the people's legitimate demands is through "negotiation and understanding".
In a statement, the foreign ministry said: "In the neighboring country of Pakistan, the tension between the supporters of the government and the political opponents has reached an alarming level, which may continue to have a negative impact on the entire region. The best way to meet the legitimate demands of the people is through negotiation and understanding. Recent events have proven that the refusal to negotiate complicates the issue."
Afghanistan foreign ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi took to his X account and wrote: "In the neighbouring country of Pakistan, the tension between the supporters of the government and the political opponents has reached an alarming level, which may continue to have a negative impact on the entire region."
Remarks by IEA-MoFA Spokesman Regarding Recent Developments in Pakistan
— Abdul Qahar Balkhi (@QaharBalkhi) October 6, 2024
The tensions between the government & political opposition supporters in Pakistan has reached an alarming level that could adversely impact the entire region. pic.twitter.com/Ju1lylg43C
He also said that they hoped that the Pakistani government and influential institutions will deal reasonably and pragmatically with the growing discontent.
Tensions in Pakistan
The Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaaf ( PTI ), the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan , has been organising protests against the government, in Islamabad and Lahore. The PTI called for nationwide protests starting October 1 in Islamabad to ensure the independence of the judiciary.
In a related development, Pakistan federal interior minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed that among the PTI protesters arrested in Islamabad, there were 11 officers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and 120 Afghan nationals.
According to ARY News, Naqvi stated that a total of 564 people were arrested during the crackdown.
As a result of the protests by PTI, mobile phone services in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad remained suspended, as reported by Geo News.
Containers were also positioned at various locations, such as Sri Nagar Highway, Zero Point, and Faisal Avenue, while the Faizabad Interchange has partially opened. Punjab police officers continue to be stationed at various locations throughout the garrison town, maintaining a heightened level of security.
Tensions have further heightened as Pakistan is preparing to host high-level delegations from several countries, including India, for the SCO summit, which begins on October 15.
