Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan would work with the authorities in Afghanistan to halt Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and other sources of terrorism emanating from the neighbouring country.

In an exclusive conversation with senior journalist Tom O’Connor of Newsweek magazine via email, Khan pointed out that the “plethora of terrorist groups” could take advantage of the conflict in Afghanistan.

Imran Khan said there was a hope that security could be established in Afghanistan as the Taliban gained control over the entire country for the first time in 40 years.

He said a peaceful Afghanistan will open up possibilities for trade and development projects for Pakistan.

Imran Khan emphasized on addressing the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan due to the Covid-19 pandemic, conflict, and the failures of the previous governments.

He said as for China, any offer of economic support to Afghanistan, would be naturally accepted by Afghans.