October 19, 2021
1 min read

Karzai warns Pak against meddling in Afghanistan’s affairs

Expressing concerns over rising violence in Afghanistan by the Islamic State, Karzai deemed it a threat to both Afghanistan and the region….reports Asian Lite News

Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said that Pakistan should not interfere in Kabul’s internal affairs by encouraging terrorism or extremism rather Islamabad should establish relations with the country through “civil principles and principles of international relations.”

During an interview with Voice of America (VOA) on Saturday, Karzai said, “My message to Pakistan, our brotherly country, is that they should not try to represent Afghanistan.”

Stressing that Islamabad should not try to maintain its relations with Afghanistan through interference, the “encouragement of extremism and terrorism” or by force, Karzai said that rather Pakistan should establish relations with Afghanistan through “civil principles and principles of international relations.

“We will happily maintain that relationship with them,” he added.

Expressing concerns over rising violence in Afghanistan by the Islamic State, Karzai deemed it a threat to both Afghanistan and the region.

Referring to the Taliban, he emphasised that internal legitimacy could only be achieved through the expression of the “will of the Afghan people, either in the form of elections or holding the Loya Jirga”, a traditional grand council.

While in power, both Karzai and his successor, Ghani, have frequently accused Pakistan of supporting the Afghan Taliban and providing them with training and safe havens on its soil, charges that Islamabad has denied, according to Voice Of America. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Khalilzad resigns as the US special envoy to Afghanistan

Previous Story

Bajwa visits ISI HQ amid tussle with Imran

Next Story

With Growing Int’l Support, Taiwan Gets Ready To Counter China

Latest from -Top News

Visa Interview Pause Nearing End, Says US

India is the source country for the largest group of international students in the US and Bruce’s comments will be closely followed there….reports Asian Lite News The United States said the pause

No Talks Till Terror Ends: India to Pakistan

The MEA’s strong response came at a time when Pakistan, pushed on the backfoot by India’s decisive Operation Sindoor, has suddenly started talking about its intent on having peace talks with India….reports

BNP ramps up poll demand

Chief Adviser Yunus had earlier promised elections in December 2025, but the timeline has since been pushed back first to February 2026 and then to June 2026, fuelling suspicion and dissatisfaction among

Saudi backs India’s strategic outreach

In a series of engagements, the Indian delegation met Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State Adel Al-Jubeir and other senior officials. A high-profile Indian all-party parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay

India clears stealth fighter project

New execution model paves way for private sector involvement in India’s ambitious stealth aircraft programme; Army showcases next-gen drone warfare systems. In a landmark decision bolstering India’s defence self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Pakistan to deploy army in Balochistan

The Baloch have already started appealing to the global community

Widespread Protest Against Genocide Set for July 28 in Balochistan

The launch of the Baloch National Gathering was announced by