Pakistan, June 28 -- The recent statements by European Union Special Envoy Gilles Bertrand and United Kingdom Special Envoy Richard Lindsay mark a significant shift in the international discourse surrounding terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. Their unequivocal acknowledgement of Pakistan's legitimate right to self-defence against cross-border terrorist threats not only validates Islamabad's longstanding concerns but also exposes the Taliban regime's persistent failure to honour its international commitments.

For years, Pakistan has warned the international community that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continues to exploit Afghan territory as a sanctuary for planning, training, and launching attacks against Pakistan. These concer...