Pakistan Demands Action from Taliban on Militant Groups

Pakistan's foreign ministry summoned the Taliban's deputy head of mission, urging action against Afghanistan-based militant groups accused of attacking a Pakistani military base. The assault on the base in Bannu resulted in the deaths of eight Pakistani security personnel.

Pakistan's foreign ministry took diplomatic steps on Wednesday by summoning the Taliban's deputy head of mission, urging their administration to address militant groups operating from Afghanistan.

The call to action follows a deadly attack on a military base in Bannu, northwestern Pakistan, that resulted in eight Pakistani security forces' casualties on Monday.

Islamabad has vocalized concerns over cross-border militancy, stressing the need for immediate measures to curb such activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)