Summary
- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have expressed concern over the threat posed by militant organisations operating in and from Afghanistan reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation against terrorism.
- The issue was discussed during the annual Pakistan-UK Counterterrorism Dialogue held in Islamabad on Wednesday, November 4 where officials from both countries reviewed existing security cooperation and explored ways to strengthen joint efforts against emerging threats.
- According to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office the delegations exchanged views on the changing regional and international security situation with particular attention to terrorist organisations and networks operating across national borders.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have expressed concern over the threat posed by militant organisations operating in and from Afghanistan reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation against terrorism.
The issue was discussed during the annual Pakistan-UK Counterterrorism Dialogue held in Islamabad on Wednesday, November 4 where officials from both countries reviewed existing security cooperation and explored ways to strengthen joint efforts against emerging threats.
According to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office the delegations exchanged views on the changing regional and international security situation with particular attention to terrorist organisations and networks operating across national borders.
Both sides highlighted the continuing threat from groups based in Afghanistan specifically mentioning the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). They stressed that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was essential for ensuring long-term security and economic progress throughout the region.
The British delegation also conveyed condolences over the deaths of civilians and security personnel in terrorist attacks across Pakistan. It reiterated the United Kingdom’s support for Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism.
Discussions extended beyond conventional security threats to include the growing use of digital platforms and modern technology by extremist groups. The two countries examined ways to counter misinformation and disinformation campaigns prevent the misuse of social media and respond to new methods employed by terrorist networks.
The delegations also discussed sharing professional expertise exchanging best practices and identifying additional areas for cooperation. They acknowledged Pakistan’s role in promoting regional security and agreed to strengthen institutional connections through continued engagement.
The Foreign Office said both countries remained committed to advancing their shared counterterrorism objectives through bilateral and multilateral cooperation. They also agreed that the next round of talks would take place in London in 2027 with dates to be finalised through mutual consultation.
The latest meeting follows earlier agreements between Islamabad and London to expand collaboration in counterterrorism tackling illegal migration and human smuggling police training and institutional development.
Pakistan has repeatedly raised concerns with Afghanistan’s Taliban administration over militant groups allegedly using Afghan territory to plan attacks inside Pakistan, particularly the TTP. These security concerns have remained a major source of tension between Islamabad and Kabul.
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