Pakistan and Australia Discuss Militant Threats From Afghanistan

Pakistani and Australian officials, Mohammad Sadiq and Gemma Huggins, held discussions regarding the security threats posed by international militant groups operating within Afghanistan. Sadiq stated that approximately 20 international militant groups are allegedly operating inside the country.

During the talks, Sadiq welcomed Australia's decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army as a terrorist organization.

These discussions occur amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban administration. Pakistani political adviser Rana Sanaullah claimed that more than 7,000 terrorists are being trained in Afghanistan with foreign backing. Furthermore, Pakistan's foreign ministry alleged that attackers involved in an assault on a police facility in Bannu had links to individuals in Afghanistan.

The Taliban administration has denied these accusations. Zabihullah Mujahid stated that Afghan territory is not used to launch attacks against other countries. However, the UN Security Council has reported that Al-Qaeda and ISIS-K have expanded their operational capabilities within Afghanistan.