Web desk: The Federal Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has rejected the misleading statement of the Afghan Taliban spokesperson, saying that the facts regarding the Istanbul talks were distorted.
Pakistan has strongly rejected the misleading statement issued by the Afghan Taliban spokesperson, calling it a distortion of facts related to the recent Istanbul talks.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that Pakistan’s stance is clear, consistent, and well-documented, and that any misrepresentation against the country is unacceptable.
The ministry clarified that Pakistan had demanded the arrest of terrorists operating from Afghan soil and even offered immediate extradition in response to the Afghan side’s claims.
It added that the extradition of terrorists is possible only through designated border entry points, and any statements to the contrary are baseless and misleading.
The Ministry further stated that the false claims made by Afghan officials are contrary to facts and urged the Afghan authorities to act responsibly and avoid spreading misinformation.
Pakistan rejects deliberate twisting of facts attributed to Afghan spokesperson regarding Istanbul talks.
— Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (@MoIB_Official) November 1, 2025
Pakistan had demanded that terrorists in Afghanistan posing a threat to Pakistan be controlled or arrested.
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Torkham Border Reopens
Previously, with the reopening of the Torkham border on Saturday, a large number of Afghan nationals have begun returning to their homeland.
Security and customs officials have been deployed at the border, where large scanners have been installed to facilitate the smooth and orderly return of Afghan migrants.
The border had remained closed for nearly 20 days due to tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) issue.
The Torkham crossing, one of the busiest routes linking Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province with Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province via the Grand Trunk Road, had been shut since October 11.
While the border has now reopened for returning migrants, it remains closed for trade and regular travel due to ongoing security concerns.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said earlier that the government would decide on reopening the border for trade at a later stage.
The prolonged closure has stranded hundreds of trucks and led to a rise in the prices of essential goods such as tomatoes and apples on both sides of the border.
