NEW YORK: Pakistan will recognise a Taliban government in Afghanistan only after consultation with its international partners, its ambassador to the United Nations said.
“Pakistan will walk in lockstep with the international community,” Munir Akram told BBC in response to a question if Islamabad would recognise the new government in Kabul unilaterally or with a consent of regional and international players.
Akram expressed hope the Taliban would form an inclusive government and that they will respect human rights and the commitments they have made to the world after their takeover of Kabul last week.
“We are working with both the regional countries as well as the international community to ensure the next phase in Afghanistan can bring back peace and stability,” he said.
Pakistan was also helping the evacuation of diplomats, employees of international organisations and journalists from Afghanistan, he said. Pakistan International Airlines was flying three flights a day to evacuate the stranded and has to date rescued more than 1,500 people.
Also, strict security arrangements have been enforced at Pakistan’s borders with Afghanistan to prevent any movement of terrorists there, Akram said.
