In a bid to address the escalating violence spilling over from Pakistan into Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi Omari, Afghanistan’s Deputy Interior Minister, has urged Pakistan and the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to pursue dialogue as a means of resolution.
Omari’s call for dialogue comes in light of mounting concerns over the spread of violence across the Afghan border. Speaking at an event, Omari emphasized the devastating consequences of war and revolution, stating, “Wars and revolutions create widows, create orphans, destroy the country and the economy.”
Furthermore, the Deputy Interior Minister issued a stark warning to Islamabad, asserting that historical evidence suggests military efforts alone cannot prevail in such conflicts. “If the country’s army is a million or ten million, it is our experience that you cannot win this war,” Omari cautioned.
Addressing the relationship between the Afghan Taliban and TTP, Omari reiterated Afghanistan’s stance of non-interference, even if the TTP invokes jihad. “Even if they fight for 100 years, we have nothing to do with it,” he affirmed.
Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Omari emphasized that the ongoing conflict in Pakistan poses significant challenges for Afghanistan, with the flames of violence steadily encroaching upon Afghan territory.
The call for dialogue follows recent directives from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, urging the TTP to engage in discussions with Islamabad to de-escalate tensions between the neighboring capitals. Pakistan has reportedly utilized the influence of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) leadership to facilitate negotiations with the TTP.
Notably, Maulana Hamidul Haq, the son of the late Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, led an unannounced delegation to Afghanistan, where discussions were held with key figures, including Taliban Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs Maulvi Abdul Kabir and Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani. The involvement of various leaders from the Haqqani network underscores the complex dynamics at play in the region.
The diplomatic efforts reflect a broader push towards mitigating cross-border violence and fostering dialogue as a means of resolving longstanding conflicts between Pakistan and militant groups operating within its borders.
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