Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, Sadiq Khan, discussed cross-border militancy and threats posed by armed groups based in Afghanistan during a meeting with Russia’s ambassador in Islamabad.
Khan said on Tuesday in a post on X that he met with Albert Khorev, Russia’s ambassador to Pakistan, and exchanged views on diplomatic efforts to address regional security concerns. Regional security developments were among the main topics discussed.
Amid rising insecurity and violence in Pakistan, Islamabad has accused the Afghan Taliban of harbouring militant groups, particularly Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The Taliban have repeatedly denied the allegation.
International organisations have published reports documenting the presence of armed groups in Afghanistan and warning about potential regional security threats linked to their activities.
Earlier, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) warned that numerous international extremist and militant groups are operating in Afghanistan. The organisation’s leadership said their presence raises the risk of militancy spreading to neighbouring countries.
