Afghanistan Has Become a Hub of Terrorism, Says Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker

Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq said that Afghanistan has become a hub of terrorism in the region, adding that Pakistan continues to grapple with the menace of terrorism as a result, according to a report from the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).

Sadiq made the remarks on a Wednesday, though the report did not specify the exact date, location, or occasion of his statement. It also did not provide additional detail on which specific groups or incidents he was referring to, or what measures, if any, Pakistan is calling on Afghanistan or the international community to take.

Pakistan has periodically accused Afghanistan's Taliban-led government of allowing militant groups to operate from its territory, allegations that Afghan authorities have denied in the past. The relationship between the two neighboring countries has been marked by periodic tension over cross-border security issues.

Further details on Sadiq's remarks, including any response from Afghan officials, were not available in the original report.