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14 hours ago
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Kabul Trilateral: Taliban Rejects Crackdown On TTP, Calls It Pakistan's Internal Matter
Last Updated: The Taliban rejected Pakistan's allegations of supporting the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and told China the group is not under its control In a significant geopolitical development, inside details of the Sixth Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue in Kabul, held on August 20, 2025, between Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan, have revealed a major divergence between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban over how to handle the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). According to exclusive information accessed by CNN-News18, top Afghan Taliban officials informed China that they cannot take full-fledged action against the TTP. The Taliban conveyed that the group is Pakistan's internal issue and offered to facilitate dialogue between Islamabad and the TTP. They indicated that Pakistan should pursue talks rather than force. Pakistan Blames Kabul Top sources said that during the Kabul summit, Pakistan demanded strong action against both the TTP and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and accused the Afghan Taliban of supporting the two groups. While Kabul outright denied any support for the TTP and reiterated that the group was not under their control, they did assure China and Pakistan of action against BLA hideouts and infiltration attempts from Afghan soil. The BLA emerged as a key focus of concern during the summit, with all three sides, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China, acknowledging it as a common threat, especially to projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to top sources, the BLA has been targeting both Pakistani and Chinese civilians as well as infrastructure, whereas the TTP remains largely focused on Pakistan's security forces. Countermeasures to deal with both terror outfits were reportedly discussed during the summit, with China playing a mediatory role. China's Economic Push: CPEC, Mining, & Central Asia Access China, which chaired the meeting, expressed strong interest in improving Pakistan–Afghanistan ties to enable greater economic and security cooperation in the region. Beijing has reportedly proposed joint efforts to expand CPEC into Afghanistan, with smoother access to Central Asia via Kandahar and Kabul. Chinese officials are also keen to invest in Afghanistan's mineral sector and bring the Taliban formally under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through CPEC, which remains a centrepiece of President Xi Jinping's global strategy. Beijing also reportedly offered Belt and Road investment to help mend ties between Islamabad and the Taliban-led administration. Focus On Connectivity, Resources, And Stability The trilateral discussions featured economic and strategic topics including minerals, mining, trade, transit, regional development, and the extension of CPEC connectivity into Afghanistan. The goal, according to the accessed details, is long-term regional stability and economic growth. During the discussions, Afghanistan urged both China and Pakistan to support Kabul's 'legitimate position" on international platforms and to enhance cooperation across security, trade, and diplomacy. Joint Mechanism To Tackle Terror, Promote Connectivity The three countries agreed to form a joint mechanism for better cooperation, regional connectivity, and coordinated action against terrorism. They also reaffirmed commitments to collaboration in education, health, regional development, combating drug trafficking, and advancing the CPEC project into Afghan territory. The trilateral was attended by Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The summit also reinforced Beijing's continued support for the Afghan Taliban government as part of its broader regional engagement strategy under the BRI framework. About the Author Manoj Gupta Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18 Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Business Recorder
a day ago
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Chinese FM Wang Yi arrives in Islamabad for three-day visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office said. Dar received Wang at Nur Khan Airbase, where senior officials from the Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy were present. Children in traditional attire presented flowers to the visiting dignitary. During the visit, the Sixth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue will be held in Islamabad, co-chaired by Dar and Wang. The talks are expected to cover political, economic and security cooperation. Wang's arrival precedes Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's scheduled visit to Beijing later this month for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, where he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Earlier, Wang attended the Sixth Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue in Kabul alongside Dar and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. At the meeting, the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to deepen regional cooperation, including the extension of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. According to a joint statement, the three sides said the corridor's extension would enhance trade, transit and development opportunities for Afghanistan while linking it more closely with regional markets. They also pledged to strengthen cooperation in counterterrorism and drug control, as well as collaboration in health, education, culture and connectivity.
Express Tribune
a day ago
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- Express Tribune
Chinese FM Wang Yi arrives in Islamabad for three-day official visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Dar received the Wang Yi at Nur Khan Airbase, where senior officials from the Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy were also present. A group of children in traditional attire welcomed the guest of honour with flowers. During the visit, the Sixth Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue will be held in Islamabad. The talks will be co-chaired by Wang Yi and Ishaq Dar and are expected to focus on political, economic and security cooperation. Read More: Pakistan, China agree to extend CPEC to Afghanistan Wang Yi's arrival comes ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's planned trip to Beijing later this month for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, where he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, currently on a South Asian tour, earlier attended the Sixth Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue in Kabul alongside DPM Dar and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. During the dialogue, Pakistan, China and Afghanistan reaffirmed their commitment to deepen regional cooperation, agreeing to extend the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. The three sides said the extension of CPEC would boost trade, transit and development opportunities for Afghanistan, linking it more closely with regional markets. The Sixth Trilateral Foreign Ministers Dialogue was held on 20 August 2025 in Kabul between Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan @MIshaqDar50, Foreign Minister of China @MFA_China, and Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan @mfa_afghanistan, focusing on political,… — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 20, 2025 In a joint statement, the ministers also pledged to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism and drug trafficking. They underscored the importance of coordinated security efforts to stabilise the region. The dialogue further reaffirmed collaboration in health, education, culture and regional connectivity. 'We remain committed to promoting peace, development and prosperity in the region,' the statement said.
Business Recorder
a day ago
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Pakistan, China, Afghanistan vow joint push against terrorism, agree on CPEC extension
The Sixth Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue was held in Kabul on Wednesday, bringing together Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi to discuss political, economic and security cooperation. The three sides pledged to intensify joint efforts against terrorism and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding collaboration in trade, transit, regional development, health, education, culture and drug control. They also agreed to advance the extension of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan. On the sidelines, Dar held a bilateral meeting with Muttaqi, during which both ministers expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of ties and welcomed the recent upgrade of diplomatic representation from chargé d'affaires to ambassadorial level. They also reviewed progress on decisions taken during earlier meetings in Kabul and Beijing, noting tangible gains in trade and transit. ![ . ][1] Dar, however, underlined that cooperation in the security domain continued to lag. He cited a surge in terrorist attacks inside Pakistan by groups operating from Afghan soil and urged Kabul to take 'concrete and verifiable' action against the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)/Majeed Brigade. Muttaqi reiterated Afghanistan's pledge to prevent its territory from being used against Pakistan or any other country. Dar also thanked Afghan authorities for their hospitality and congratulated them on successfully hosting the trilateral dialogue. Earlier, DPM arrived in Kabul, accompanied by SAPM/Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, discussions will be held on enhancing cooperation between the three countries, especially in trade, regional connectivity and counter terrorism domains, according to a Foreign Office statement. The deputy PM will also hold a bilateral meeting with the Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan to discuss bilateral matters between both countries. [During the last meeting][1] held on May 21, the three sides reaffirmed trilateral cooperation as a vital platform to promote regional security and economic connectivity. The leaders discussed enhancing diplomatic engagement, strengthening communications, and taking practical steps to boost trade, infrastructure, and development as key drivers of shared prosperity. They also agreed to deepen Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan.
