Taliban-Pakistan Clashes Threaten Regional Stability, Says Malaysia PM

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's prime minister, urged the Taliban and Pakistan to avoid escalating tensions and resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiations.

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's prime minister, urged the Taliban and Pakistan to avoid escalating tensions and resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiations.
He called on both sides to exercise restraint and warned that continued tensions could undermine regional peace and stability.
The Malaysian prime minister held separate phone calls on Thursday with Mohammad Hassan Akhund and Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the situation.
In a statement on Friday, Ibrahim said he had emphasised to Hassan Akhund that both sides should show restraint and avoid actions that could further escalate the situation.
He added that military actions, which have already left hundreds dead on both sides of the conflict, should stop immediately.
Ibrahim said Malaysia supports resolving the tensions through dialogue and diplomatic channels to prevent a prolonged conflict.
He warned that continued fighting would only increase human suffering and weaken regional stability.
The Taliban has sought to draw the attention of regional countries to Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan. Taliban officials have said they remain committed to negotiations with Pakistan, but Islamabad has rejected any talks with the group.