Enemies of Afghan People Exposed

Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Sunday that a strong anti-Pakistan group within the Afghan Taliban’s interim government is active. The spokesperson said Pakistan will not allow armed militants to be pushed across the border by force.
The statement added that Pakistan has asked the Taliban to hand over terrorists hiding in Afghanistan, but the Taliban have refused, claiming these groups are beyond their control. Pakistan said, “This is no longer a matter of ability but of intent.”

According to the Foreign Office, the Taliban’s repeated empty promises have lost meaning. Pakistan now needs solid and final action to protect its people and national interests.

Refugee claims called deception

The Foreign Office said the Taliban are trying to label militants of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as refugees. “This is not a refugee or humanitarian issue,” the statement said. “It is a trick to hide terrorists under the cover of refugees.”

Pakistan said it is ready to take back any Pakistani living in Afghanistan, but only if they are handed over properly at Torkham or Chaman border crossings — not pushed across the border armed with modern weapons.

No talks with militant groups

Pakistan said it has never refused dialogue with any government in Kabul, but it will not talk to any militant group, whether TTP or BLA.

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The Foreign Office added that after August 2021, when the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, there has been a clear rise in terrorist attacks in Pakistan. “The Taliban cannot deny this reality or escape their responsibility,” it said.

Pakistan said it has the full capacity to deal with its internal challenges and has repeatedly asked the Taliban government to stop supporting those attacking Pakistan.

Dialogue must focus on terrorism

The statement added that Pakistan believes in dialogue to resolve bilateral issues, but its main security concern — terrorism coming from Afghanistan — must be resolved first.

It also said that Pakistan’s armed forces and people are united in their determination to eliminate terrorism and take action against its supporters and financiers.

Talks in Istanbul under Turkish and Qatari mediation

According to the Foreign Office, the third round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks took place in Istanbul on 7 November 2025 under the mediation of Türkiye and Qatar.

Pakistan appreciated their efforts to help both countries address the issue of terrorism from Afghan soil. However, despite Pakistan’s patience over the last four years, the Taliban government has failed to stop cross-border attacks.

Taliban failed to act despite Pakistan’s support

Pakistan said it had shown goodwill by promoting trade, offering humanitarian aid, and providing easier education and medical visas to Afghans. Despite this, the Taliban gave only empty promises and took no practical steps.

Instead of acting against militants, the Taliban tried to divert attention from the real issue by raising unrelated matters and spreading false narratives to avoid responsibility.

Pakistan’s military response in October
In October 2025, Pakistan carried out a military operation in response to repeated attacks from Afghanistan, showing its resolve to protect its people and territory.

The statement said, “TTP and BLA are enemies of Pakistan. Anyone who shelters or supports them cannot be called a friend of Pakistan.”

Taliban using refugee cover for militants

The Foreign Office accused the Taliban of using humanitarian excuses to protect Pakistani militants hiding in Afghanistan. After Operation Zarb-i-Azb in 2015, many TTP fighters escaped to Afghanistan and supported the Taliban against foreign and Afghan forces.

Now, those same militants and their families are running training camps in Afghanistan and carrying out attacks inside Pakistan.

Internal divisions within Taliban

The Foreign Office said some Taliban members do not want conflict with Pakistan, but a powerful group — backed by foreign funding — is trying to increase tensions.

It said this group, along with anti-Pakistan militants, is spreading propaganda to hide their failures and strengthen their control. Their statements are creating more hatred against Pakistan.

Pakistan united against terrorism

The statement clarified that there are no policy differences within Pakistan regarding Afghanistan. “There is complete unity among Pakistan’s people that terrorists hiding in Afghanistan are enemies of Pakistan,” it said.

Pakistan’s armed forces are making sacrifices to protect citizens, and the entire nation stands with them.

The Foreign Office concluded that while the Taliban call terrorism Pakistan’s “internal issue,” they ignore the fact that many of the terrorists attacking Pakistan are Afghan citizens and that clerics in Afghanistan have even issued fatwas justifying such attacks.

Taliban’s Kill List Exposes Brutal Repression and Impunity in Afghanistan

The Taliban claimed in July 2025 that it has held a ‘kill list’ of Afghans for years and is actively hunting down individuals named on it. This alarming revelation—echoing widespread reports of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary arrests—intensifies fears over targeted repression under Taliban rule. The list reportedly includes former government employees, security personnel, journalists, and activists linked to the previous Afghan administration. The systematic nature of these abuses has drawn sharp condemnation from the United Nations, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and other watchdogs documenting a relentless crackdown on dissent and minorities.

Extrajudicial Killings and Arbitrary Detentions: Scale and Scope

Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, the human rights situation in Afghanistan has sharply deteriorated. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported credible allegations of more than 100 extrajudicial killings by the Taliban within months of assuming power, many targeting former Afghan national security forces and government affiliates. In total, at least 72 such killings were attributed directly to the Taliban by UN officials, with many bodies publicly displayed to spread fear among the population.

Amnesty International further documented the killing and torture of ethnic and religious minorities, former soldiers, and government sympathizers during the takeover and subsequent months. The kill list allegedly used by the Taliban formalizes what these reports describe—systematic targeting based on previous government or political links.

The pattern includes enforced disappearances in which individuals are secretly detained and often tortured or executed without legal process. Human Rights Watch documents that security forces affiliated with the Taliban continue arbitrary arrests, detentions, and abuses with near-total impunity, routinely bypassing any semblance of judicial procedure.

Targeting Minorities and Political Opponents

Ethnic and religious minorities face some of the harshest repression. The Shia Hazara community especially suffers from targeted attacks, both from the Taliban regime and affiliated Islamist terrorist groups like Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP). Persecution extends beyond physical violence to systematic denial of cultural and religious expression, including state bans on traditional festivities like Nowruz.

Political opponents including former government officials, activists, and journalists are similarly targeted. The existence of a ‘kill list’—which Taliban spokesmen publicly acknowledge holding—illustrates the regime’s intent to punish and intimidate, eliminating perceived threats and consolidating control through terror. These dynamics all contribute to an atmosphere of pervasive repression, silencing opposition voices, and crushing dissent.

Erosion of Fundamental Rights, Especially for Women and Girls

One of the gravest human rights crises under the Taliban concerns women’s and girls’ rights. Afghanistan remains the only country worldwide where girls are banned from secondary and university education. The Taliban regime enforces draconian laws mandating strict dress codes, restrictions on freedom of movement (including bans on traveling without a male guardian), and bans on public expression for women and girls.

Reports from the UN and human rights organizations reveal widespread arbitrary detentions, physical abuse, and intimidation of women who defy these policies. The regime dismantled previous protections against gender-based violence, exacerbating vulnerability and excluding women from public and political life. The UN Special Rapporteur described an “institutionalized system of discrimination, segregation, disrespect for human dignity,” underscoring the depth of systematic gender repression.

Media Suppression and Attacks on Journalists

The Taliban maintains tight control over media and free expression. Journalists are regularly harassed, detained, and tortured for reporting on abuses or opposing the regime. Independent media outlets face extreme restrictions, including bans on political content and heavy censorship. Many Afghan journalists have fled abroad fearing reprisals; those who remain operate under constant threat.

One prominent Afghan journalist expressed fear of forced return by neighboring states following data leaks exposing identities of Afghan collaborators with Western forces. This reflects the compounded dangers faced by civil society actors under Taliban rule.

International and Humanitarian Context

Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis remains dire, with nearly 28 million people—over half the population—requiring aid due to food insecurity, poverty, and displacement. Economic collapse, drought, and ongoing conflict exacerbate suffering.

The international community has recently come under criticism for inadequate aid response and for forcibly repatriating refugees to Taliban-controlled territory, despite clear human rights violations. The UK, for example, operates a secret programme relocating thousands of Afghans but faces lawsuits after data leaks endangered refugees.