Diplomatic Tensions Escalate as Pakistan Summons Afghan Ambassador

Pakistan summoned the Afghan ambassador to express its strong objections to the India-Afghanistan joint statement issued in New Delhi. The statement's references to Jammu and Kashmir, and Afghanistan's condemnation of regional terrorism, were key points of contention. Pakistan urged Afghanistan to prevent terrorist activities from its territory.

In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistan called in the Afghan ambassador on Saturday to express strong reservations over a joint statement issued by India and Afghanistan following a meeting in New Delhi.

The visit of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India coincided with the statement, which Pakistan criticized for referring to Jammu and Kashmir as part of India, a stance Pakistan claims violates UN resolutions.

Pakistan, highlighting its long-standing hospitality, emphasized its right to regulate foreign nationals, urging unauthorized Afghan residents to return home while continuing to pursue economic cooperation between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)