Afghan rulers must honour Doha deal to ensure regional stability: Bilawal Bhutto
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the Taliban government's repeated breaches of its commitments are contributing to instability in the region, urging the Afghan interim administration to uphold the promises made in the Doha Agreement.
Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad titled "Pakistan: A Bulwark Against Terrorism", Bilawal said terrorism is a global challenge and emphasised that Pakistan has paid a heavy price both in lives and resources in the fight against it.
He added that Pakistan continues to carry out strong actions against terrorist groups.
'For over two decades, our armed forces have played an effective role in the war against terrorism,' he said, highlighting military operations such as Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad, which he said broke the back of terrorist networks.
He described digital propaganda as one of the most complex challenges of the current era.
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'We never invited terrorism, but when it came, we did not bow—we fought,' Bhutto stated. 'There is no word for surrender in Pakistan's dictionary. We call on the world to respect our passport, our sacrifices, and our resolve.'
Bhutto also extended a message to India, saying it should learn from Pakistan's counterterrorism capabilities. 'We are ready to work with India to counter terrorism. Let's talk—about Kashmir, water, and terrorism,' he said.
Repeating his warning, Bhutto said the Taliban's broken promises continue to destabilise the region and urged Afghanistan's interim rulers to fully honour the commitments made under the Doha Agreement.
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