By Our Diplomatic Correspondent
ISLAMABAD: The Afghan Taliban on Wednesday issued stern warning to the Fitna Al-Khawarij, stating that “fighting in any country, particularly Pakistan, without the Emir’s explicit order is not permissible.”
Commander Saeedullah Saeed of Afghan Taliban made these remarks while addressing a police passing-out ceremony.
He emphasized that individuals joining various factions to wage jihad abroad are not true Mujahideen.
“It is wrong to label those who launch attacks from one place to another as Mujahideen,” he said. He clarified that the authority to declare jihad only rests with the Emir of the state, not with any group or individual.
“If the state has prohibited going to Pakistan, then defying that order amounts to religious disobedience,” he stated. He further warned that jihad driven by personal ego or group loyalty is considered anarchy under the Islamic law.
“Groups carrying out attacks in the name of jihad are defying both Shariah and the Afghan Emirate,” he added.
Defense analysts said that the statement strengthens Pakistan’s internal security narrative and bolsters its diplomatic position globally.
They further noted that the so-called jihad of Fitna Al-Khawarij, allegedly backed by Indian proxies, is in fact an act of terrorism against Shariah, state authority, and regional peace.
Earlier, Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghan government have agreed to strengthen diplomatic ties, expand trade, and enhance cooperation in security.
The understanding was reached during a meeting in Beijing between Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan’s interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
According to the Foreign Office, both sides agreed to work together for mutual benefit and regional peace.
Dar’s visit to China was his first after the successful Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, launched in response to India’s cowardly attack.
Before meeting Muttaqi, Dar held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, discussing bilateral ties and the South Asia regional situation.
Dar thanked China for supporting Pakistan’s sovereignty and assured continued backing for China’s core interests, including Taiwan.
Both countries showed satisfaction over CPEC Phase-II and discussed extending it to Afghanistan.
They also agreed to boost cooperation in agriculture, investment, and industry while keeping diplomatic and regional coordination on track.
Earlier, The third round of China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers Dialogue was held in Islamabad on Saturday.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi chaired the meeting which was attended by his Chinese and Afghan counterparts, Wang Yi and Salahuddin Rabbani respectively, along with their respective delegations.
The agenda of the meeting focused on political relations, Afghan peace process, and security cooperation. Issues relating to development cooperation, counter terrorism, and promotion of mutual contacts were also discussed in the meeting.
The forum was established two years ago, and the earlier meetings were held in Beijing and Kabul in 2017 and 2018. The foreign ministers of the three countries addressed a joint press conference following the dialogue.
