Calling Afghanistan a “source of terror,” given the recent attacks in Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Authority, the naval facility in Turbat and Shangla, where five Chinese workers were killed, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed disappointment over Kabul’s non-cooperation in helping its neighbour.
The Taliban administration was aware of terrorist hideouts but terrorists were operating freely against Pakistan from their territory. “Cooperation from Kabul is not available,” the minister said in a tweet on X, formerly Twitter.
Asif also called for a fundamental change in the border situation with Afghanistan, his remarks following the extraordinary security meeting called by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The PMO had highlighted concerns over "sanctuaries available to terrorists across borders" and advocated "a regional approach" to counter-terrorism.
In his post, Asif said the situation along the Pakistan-Afghan border was different from other international boundaries. “Pakistan would have to implement international rules on this border, and terrorist trafficking must be prevented.”
Both countries would then be able to cultivate their connections in the same manner of countries who have been traditional good neighbours. "Travel facilities can be maintained through passports and visas," he added.
Since November 1, Pakistan requires all Afghan people to have a valid passport and visa to enter the country.
Simultaneously, Pakistan has recently introduced one document regime policy in case of Afghan nationals travelling to the country.
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