Pakistan PM warns ‘neighboring country’ against use of its soil for terrorism

Shahbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, said in the cabinet meeting on Wednesday that Pakistan can no longer tolerate cross-border terrorism.

While Sharif did not name the country it was clear he was alluding to Afghanistan as Islamabad has repeatedly accused the Islamic Emirate of not doing enough to clamp down on militant groups in the country that target Pakistan.

The IEA has however continued to state that it will not allow any group to orchestrate attacks against another country from inside Afghanistan.

Sharif meanwhile said Pakistan’s borders are their “redline against terrorism. We want to live in peace with our brotherly neighboring countries.”

He stressed that Pakistan wanted enhanced cooperation with its neighbors along with extensive dialogue on trade and economic opportunities that could be mutually beneficial.

“But unfortunately if our neighboring country’s soil is to be used for terrorism against us, it will not be tolerated,” he added.

He said: “I would like to extend my willingness for asking our neighbors to come and sit with us to work together to end terrorism. I hope our neighbors will take this advice as a goodwill gesture, together we can make this region peaceful.”

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