ISLAMABAD: Pakistan called accusations made by Afghanistan's acting Defence Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob "conjectural allegations" and said statement was "highly regrettable" and defied "norms of responsible diplomatic conduct".

"In absence of any evidence, as acknowledged by Afghan minister himself, such conjectural allegations are highly regrettable and defy norms of responsible diplomatic conduct," said Foreign Office spokesperson in a statement. Spokesperson reaffirmed Islamabad's "belief in sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states" and condemnation of "terrorism in all its forms and manifestations".

"We urge Afghan interim authorities to ensure fulfilment of international commitments made by Afghanistan not to allow the use of its territory for terrorism against any country," said spokesperson.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 29 2022

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