ISLAMABAD:

The Foreign Office on Friday made it clear that no meaningful trade or economic engagement with Afghanistan can take place as long as the Afghan Taliban regime continues to harbour and support terrorist groups targeting Pakistan.

The statement came in reaction to remarks by the Taliban regime directing local businessmen to trade with countries other than Pakistan and warning that they would not be responsible for any consequences if traders continued relations with Pakistan.

At his weekly news briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi emphasized that Pakistan remains committed to regional trade and connectivity, but these efforts cannot coexist with cross-border terrorism.

"Pakistan is a strong proponent of regional trade and connectivity," he said.

"We ex

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