Tarar Urges Afghan Interim Govt to Abandon 'Militant Mindset' for Peace

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Information Minister Tarar says Afghan interim govt needs to move from a "militant mindset".
He cites terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan as a key issue for Pakistan.
Pakistan has attempted dialogue through high-level visits and third-party talks.

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Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been strained over Islamabad's concerns about cross-border terrorism. Pakistan alleges that Afghan soil is used to launch attacks and hosts safe havens for militant groups, a claim the Afghan authorities deny. Despite tensions, Pakistan has pursued diplomatic solutions, sending delegations and participating in talks hosted by other countries to resolve outstanding issues.

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Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated on Tuesday that the Afghan interim government must abandon its 'militant mindset' and adopt a statesman's approach for regional peace. Speaking at a seminar, he identified this mindset as the root of current problems between the two nations.

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