Pakistan, UK voice concern over terrorism threat from Afghanistan: FO
“Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counterterrorism cooperation, expressing concern over the continued threat posed by terrorist groups including…”
In a statement issued after the annual Pakistan-UK Counterterrorism Dialogue held in Islamabad, the Foreign Office said the two sides had discussed the evolving global and regional security environment, including threats posed by terrorist organisations and transnational networks.🔊 PR No. 3️⃣1️⃣9️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣Pakistan-UK Counterterrorism Dialogue🔗⬇️pic.twitter.com/vd. Ah6xSP6C— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@Foreign.
Office. Pk)November 4, 2026The UK also expressed condolences over the loss of innocent lives in terrorist attacks in Pakistan and reiterated its support for Islamabad in the fight against terrorism. Both sides underscored the need for a stable and secure Afghanistan as a cornerstone of lasting peace and prosperity across the region.
The annual Pakistan–UK CT dialogue was held on 4 November 2026 in Islamabad. Both sides reviewed ongoing bilateral and multilateral cooperation in counterterrorism and reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
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The dialogue also…pic.twitter.com/Kzg9qqtwk3— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@Foreign. Office. Pk)November 4, 2026The dialogue also reviewed ongoing bilateral and multilateral cooperation in counterterrorism, with both countries reaffirming their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
The discussions further focused on exchanging best practices and exploring new avenues of partnership to address emerging trends in terrorism, including misinformation and disinformation campaigns, the exploitation of social media platforms and the misuse of emerging technologies. Read more:Pakistan tells UK: terror hub in Afghanistan.
Both sides also acknowledged Pakistan's contributions to regional stability and security andagreedto strengthen institutional linkages and maintain regular engagement to advance their shared counterterrorism objectives. The two countries agreed to hold the next round of the Pakistan-UK Counterterrorism Dialogue in London in 2027, on mutually agreed dates.
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