Afghanistan’s Acting Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, has reiterated that Afghanistan poses no threat to any country and emphasized that dialogue remains the preferred path for resolving misunderstandings. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Kabul Police Academy, Haqqani stressed that challenges are best addressed through negotiation rather than conflict, and the Afghan government is actively pursuing these efforts.
Highlighting the government’s adherence to the Doha Agreement, Haqqani assured that Afghanistan will ensure its territory is not used against any other nation. He further conveyed to the international community that Afghanistan has no intention of destabilizing the region.
While Haqqani did not directly mention Pakistan, his statements are being closely observed in Islamabad, where authorities have long demanded that Afghan territory not be used as a base for activities by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Despite past assurances, cross-border incursions and attacks originating from Afghanistan have remained a persistent concern for Pakistan.
Commenting on Haqqani’s remarks, Aftab Khan Sherpao, Chairman of the Qaumi Watan Party, noted on social media that the minister’s commitment to negotiations and to preventing Afghan territory from being exploited is significant. He emphasized that the TTP owes allegiance to factions operating from areas historically under Haqqani’s control.
Pakistan-Afghanistan relations have been tense in recent years, with border clashes and security challenges exacerbating mistrust. Since October 2025, border crossings between the two countries have remained closed, affecting not only security but also trade and civilian interaction. Efforts by Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to mediate have yet to produce a definitive resolution.
Pakistani officials maintain that Afghanistan has been reluctant to provide formal guarantees regarding the TTP, whose militants continue to cross the long, unsecured border and launch attacks in Pakistan. Haqqani’s recent statements, therefore, are being monitored as a potential step toward addressing these longstanding security concerns through diplomacy and dialogue.
