Pakistan is accused of supporting the Taliban, and the insurgent group has fought the US-led government in Afghanistan for 20 years. The United States said on Thursday that it was “very honestly” worried that Pakistan is a safe haven for terrorists along the route. According to PTI, the border area of Afghanistan. When former President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan on August 15, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan with a lightning attack. At present, no world power has recognized the Taliban government. However, Pakistan has urged countries to “engage” with insurgent groups and immediately help the new government prevent an imminent economic collapse. Pakistan is accused of supporting the Taliban because it has fought the US-led government in Afghanistan for 20 years. Islamabad denies this. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said at a press conference on Thursday that as a neighboring country of Afghanistan, Pakistan has a responsibility to fight terrorism. He added: “I think it’s important to continue to remind the Pakistani people that they have also become victims of terrorist threats from these groups and the same border.” Kirby said that the United States continues to raise concerns with Pakistan. Last month, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Brinken stated that after U.S. troops withdraw from Afghanistan, the country will reassess relations with Pakistan. Brinken has stated that Pakistan has “multiple interests”, some of which conflict with the interests of the United States. “This is a constant bet to hedge the future of Afghanistan, and it involves harbouring Taliban members,” Brinkard added. “It has also participated in cooperation with us in different aspects of counter-terrorism.” In response to Blinken’s comments, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that he “never heard of such ignorance.” He also refuted allegations that Pakistan provided asylum for terrorists. “What are these safe havens?” Khan asked. “The Pakistani area along the border with Afghanistan is under the most intense surveillance by U.S. drones… Of course they know if there are any safe harbors?” At the same time, according to Reuters, at a meeting of heads of national security held on September 8, Indian and Russian officials warned that they must be vigilant against terrorist organizations operating in Afghanistan. An official said that India is also worried that Pakistani terrorist organizations may also use Afghan territory to plan attacks. “There is a convergence of views on the existence of international terrorist organizations in Afghanistan and the threat that terrorism poses to Central Asia and India,” the official told Reuters.
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