Pakistan has strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack that killed three Chinese workers in Tajikistan, directly attributing the incident to a “grave security threat emanating from Afghanistan” and the patronage of terror groups by the Afghan Taliban regime.
In a formal statement issued Friday, Islamabad described the assault, reportedly carried out with armed drones near the Afghan border, as a ‘heinous’ act. The government extended its heartfelt condolences to the people and leadership of both the People’s Republic of China and Tajikistan following the tragic loss of life.
The communication asserted that the incident underscores ‘the brazenness of those behind it.’ It further noted that Pakistan, as a nation repeatedly targeted by violence originating from Afghan soil, deeply shares the grief and anguish of its Chinese and Tajik partners.
Reaffirming its long-held stance, Islamabad insisted that Afghan territory must not be permitted for use in terrorism against neighboring countries or any other state. The statement voiced alarm over the continued presence and activities of militant organizations operating with the support of the current administration in Kabul, calling it a matter of serious regional and global concern.
Pakistan stressed the urgent need for concrete and verifiable measures against the perpetrators, facilitators, and financiers of terrorist groups based in Afghanistan to address the escalating threat.
The government concluded by reiterating its unwavering commitment to working closely with China, Tajikistan, and other regional allies to promote peace, security, and stability across the shared neighborhood.