Asif Durrani: The plan against armed groups will affect the future of this group

Hamoon Tue Jul 2026 1 month ago 303

In an article published in the *Pakistan News* newspaper, Durrani described the Taliban government as Pakistan's "biggest security threat" and wrote that attacks have increased in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan following the Taliban's return to power.


He added that in these attacks, military personnel, police forces, tribal elders, and civilians have been targeted and killed. Durrani also referred to United Nations reports on the presence of groups such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, Al-Qaeda, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, and the East Turkestan Islamic Movement in Afghanistan.


This former diplomat emphasized that the main issue is the Taliban's capability and willingness to confront these groups, stating that political and diplomatic promises without practical actions cannot alleviate concerns.


Durrani wrote that the Taliban cannot simultaneously demand the rights and privileges of an independent government while refusing to take responsibility for the activities of armed groups in areas under its control. According to him, the Taliban's performance in preventing the use of Afghan soil against neighboring countries will be the group's primary test.


He urged Pakistan to continue engagement with the Taliban but to condition security and diplomatic cooperation on specific, measurable actions against armed groups. Durrani also suggested that Islamabad expand its security cooperation with China, Iran, Russia, and Central Asian countries and share documents related to cross-border attacks with the United Nations.


According to Durrani, the increase in attacks in Pakistan indicates that this situation has gone beyond a security crisis and has become a broader geopolitical issue. He added that Pakistan is simultaneously facing security threats from the west, tensions with India, domestic economic problems, and competition among major powers.

Asif Durrani, Pakistan's former diplomat for Afghanistan, has stated that the Taliban's approach to dealing with foreign armed groups will play a significant role in the group's efforts to gain international legitimacy and could also impact stability in South and Central Asia.

Hamoon Khamoosh

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