Pakistan and Britain on Wednesday jointly underlined the danger from terrorist groups in Afghanistan, the Foreign Office (FO) — the ministry that runs Pakistan’s diplomacy — said after yearly counter-terror consultations in Islamabad.
Envoys reviewed how the two governments already cooperate against militancy, both bilaterally and in wider coalitions, and restated a joint vow to confront armed networks in every form. They also compared notes on shifting security risks near and far, including outfits that operate across borders.
Shared alarm over Afghan-based militants
According to the FO account, Islamabad and London voiced unease that terrorist groups in Afghanistan still project force outward. They singled out the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant organisation blamed for strikes inside Pakistan. Both sides argued that lasting calm and prosperity in the region rest on an Afghanistan that is itself stable and secure.
British delegates offered sympathy for Pakistanis killed in militant attacks and said London remains aligned with Islamabad against that violence.
The meeting also covered how to share practical know-how and open fresh lines of partnership against newer tactics: false online narratives, misuse of social platforms, and novel tools that militants may adopt.
Cooperation beyond one meeting
The FO said both sides recognised Pakistan’s role in keeping the neighbourhood steadier and safer. They pledged tighter links between institutions and regular contact so shared counter-terror goals keep moving forward.
Delegates decided the following session will take place in London in 2027, once dates are settled.
Separately, earlier this year Islamabad and London had already pledged deeper teamwork on counter-terror work, irregular migration, people smuggling, institutional ties and police training. Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have likewise planned closer coordination at global venues such as the United Nations (UN), the world body where states debate common security.
Timeline: what has happened so far
- Earlier this year — Pakistan and the UK pledged wider collaboration on counter-terror efforts, irregular migration, people smuggling, institutional work and police training.
- Wednesday — Yearly Pakistan-UK counter-terror dialogue convened in Islamabad; both sides cited terrorist groups in Afghanistan, including the TTP.
- 2027 — The next round is planned for London, with dates still to be agreed.
Relations with Kabul have been tense for several years because Islamabad keeps warning about militants striking from across the border. Pakistani officials have repeatedly asked the Taliban authorities who run Afghanistan to break up safe havens used by fighters, especially those tied to the TTP. Officials say those requests have not been met.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Pakistan aur UK ne Islamabad ki mulaqaat ke baad kaha ke Afghanistan se linked dehshatgard grohon ka khatra ab bhi maujood hai. Unhon ne banned TTP ka bhi zikr kiya, jis ke hamlay Pakistan mein hote hain. Agli baat cheet 2027 mein London mein honi hai. Aam logon ke liye yeh is liye ahem hai ke border ke paar se aane wali dehshatgardi un ki hifazat se juda masla hai.
