Pakistan has put forward three clear and firm demands to the Afghan Taliban during the ongoing talks in Urumqi, China.
According to sources, Islamabad wants Kabul to:
- Formally declare the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) a terrorist organisation,
- Dismantle its infrastructure inside Afghanistan, and
- Provide verifiable proof that action has been taken.
These demands form the core of Pakistan’s position as it seeks to address serious cross-border security threats.
China is playing an active behind-the-scenes role in the talks, trying to convince both sides to agree on a broader five-point framework. The proposed roadmap includes a ceasefire arrangement, counterterrorism assurances, dismantling of terror sanctuaries, secure trade routes, and the creation of a structured dialogue mechanism between Islamabad and Kabul.
Pakistan has made it clear that the discussions will remain strictly focused on counterterrorism and border security, with no broader political engagement at this stage.
The three demands put forward by Islamabad at the outset, include Kabul formally declare the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) a terrorist organisation, dismantle its infrastructure, and provide verifiable proof of the action. https://t.co/LeV5mvVlJI
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The Pakistani delegation is being led by Syed Ali Asad Gilani, Additional Secretary at the Foreign Office, and includes officials from defence and intelligence agencies. The Afghan Taliban side is headed by Mohibullah Waseq, Chief of Staff to Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
While the talks are still at a technical level, Chinese officials are holding separate meetings with both delegations to help bridge differences. The choice of Urumqi as the venue is notable, as China itself has security concerns regarding militant groups operating from Afghan soil.
On Sunday, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi confirmed that the dialogue was continuing and expressed the Taliban’s desire to resolve issues with Pakistan through negotiations.
So far, Pakistan’s Foreign Office has only confirmed that talks are taking place in Urumqi, without sharing further details. Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stressed that the discussions do not signal any change in Pakistan’s ongoing security operation “Ghazab Lil Haq”.
A breakthrough remains uncertain, but both sides appear willing — at least for now — to keep talking.
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