Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting that durable peace and stability in the region can only be achieved by eradicating terrorism originating from Afghanistan.

He highlighted that Pakistan faces a severe security challenge from terrorist groups operating under the Afghan Taliban regime, which has facilitated recruitment, training, and attacks within Pakistan.Dar noted that over 560 Pakistanis have been killed in more than 2,000 terrorist attacks this year, with Afghan nationals also involved.He called on the SCO to demand the Taliban regime to fulfill its counter-terrorism commitments.Dar praised the SCO’s evolution into a comprehensive platform for regional cooperation, focusing on security, economy, and cultural exchange.He urged the international community to leverage the Islamabad MoU and US-Iran technical talks to achieve lasting peace.

The article also mentions Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts with Kyrgyzstan and China, underscoring its role in regional stability and upcoming SCO chairmanship.