Pakistan on Friday warned that its ceasefire agreement with Afghanistan is “not holding,” citing continued attacks by terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil.

Speaking at his weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the ceasefire between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban was intended primarily to prevent terrorist attacks inside Pakistan, rather than act as a traditional ceasefire.

“There have been major terrorist incidents even after the ceasefire. In that sense, the ceasefire is not holding, as it was aimed at stopping attacks inside Pakistan by TTP [Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan], FAK [Fitna al-Khawarij], and Afghan nationals using Afghan territory,” Andrabi explained.

The ceasefire was agreed upon on October 17 following a week of border clashes triggered by the Taliban regime and its proxy militants. During the conflict, Pakistan Armed Forces reportedly killed over 200 Taliban fighters and affiliated militants. Targeted strikes were also carried out inside Afghanistan, including in Kabul, eliminating terrorist hideouts.

Addressing concerns about future threats, Andrabi emphasized that Pakistan’s security forces remain fully alert. “Our military preparedness is robust, and the security challenges we face will be addressed with the seriousness they deserve,” he stated.

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When asked about possible mediation by Saudi Arabia, the spokesperson said Islamabad had not received any official offer but would welcome efforts to ease tensions.

Dismissal of Daesh claims

Andrabi dismissed Afghan Taliban claims of Daesh operating inside Pakistan, calling them “outrageous” and a figment of Kabul’s imagination. He stressed Pakistan’s ongoing coordination with bilateral and multilateral forums to counter cross-border terrorism.

Responding to Taliban statements blaming “certain elements” for an attack in Tajikistan, he said: “This is exactly what we are saying. Control these elements—they are present on Afghan soil.”

The spokesperson also condemned the recent attack on Chinese workers in Tajikistan as a “heinous terrorist act,” expressing grief over the loss of lives. At least three Chinese nationals were killed in the assault, reportedly carried out using drones and firearms by militants operating from Afghanistan near the Tajik border.