Taliban Violations Of Doha Deal Fuel Regional Instability, Pakistan’s Bhutto Says
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of Pakistan’s People’s Party, has accused the Taliban of repeatedly violating their commitments under the Doha Agreement, warning that their actions are fuelling instability across the region.
Speaking at a seminar titled “Pakistan’s War on Terror for the World” in Islamabad, Bhutto urged the Taliban to honour the terms of the 2020 agreement signed with the United States, which includes preventing terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS from operating on Afghan soil.
“Terrorism is a global threat, and Pakistan has paid a heavy price in both lives and economic losses,” Bhutto said. “The Taliban’s failure to fulfil their promises could deepen regional instability. Respecting the Doha commitments is essential to avoiding further escalation.”
Under the Doha Agreement, the Taliban pledged not to allow any militant group to use Afghan territory to threaten the security of the United States or its allies. While the Taliban continue to insist that no group is being allowed to operate against neighbouring countries, Pakistani officials have strongly rejected this claim.
Islamabad has repeatedly accused the Taliban of harbouring members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a banned militant group responsible for deadly attacks inside Pakistan.
