ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan and the European Union (EU) jointly urged Afghanistan's de facto authorities to take decisive steps to curb terrorist activities on its soil and safeguard human rights, particularly for women, girls, and other vulnerable groups.

The statement followed the seventh EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue held in Brussels, which noted that Afghanistan's internal instability and governance gaps continue to exacerbate cross-border terrorism threats.

The dialogue was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the EU's High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas. Discussions reviewed progress under the 2019 Strategic Engagement Plan, according to a communiqué issued by Pakistan's Foreign Office.

The ministers discussed Pakistan-Afghanistan relatio

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