Opposition parties in Pakistan have voiced concern over deteriorating relations between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban and called for disputes to be resolved through dialogue.
Following a two-day meeting in Islamabad, the Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan coalition said in a statement that it supports reopening border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan and resuming bilateral trade.
The opposition also urged the government to take immediate steps to improve security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which has seen a rise in violence in recent months.
The statement criticised actions by Pakistani authorities against opposition groups, including a crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf led by Imran Khan. It alleged the party has faced unlawful measures such as fabricated cases and humiliating treatment.
Opposition leaders called for the release of all political prisoners, including Imran Khan and his wife.
The meeting of opposition parties, held on Saturday and Sunday under the banner of the Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan coalition, concluded with a 12-point declaration outlining their political and security demands.
