Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan's determination to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations during an international conference held in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, Dar addressed the conference titled "Pakistan's Evolving Counterterrorism Landscape TTP, Cross-Border Threats and Regional Security," emphasizing the need for Afghan authorities to take concrete, verifiable, and irreversible actions against the TTP and other terrorist groups. He stressed the importance of ensuring that Afghan soil is not used for terrorism against Pakistan or any other country.

Dar recalled the immense sacrifices made by Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and called for stronger international cooperation to address this global menace. He highlighted the sponsorship of terrorist groups by India, including those operating from Afghan soil, stating that such support poses a serious threat to regional peace, stability, and security.

The Deputy Prime Minister outlined Pakistan's efforts to combat terrorism, including the implementation of the National Action Plan, Azm-e-Istehkam, and improved intelligence coordination. He also discussed Pakistan's diplomatic initiatives to enhance bilateral and multilateral counterterrorism cooperation.

Dar praised Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's leadership in the fight against terrorism and paid tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the armed forces, led by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and law enforcement agencies.