Pakistan declines China's mediation offer, conditions end of Afghan operation on Taliban pledges

Pakistan has politely refused China's offer to mediate between Islamabad and Kabul, stating that it would only end its military operation in Afghanistan after the Afghan Taliban pledges not to shelter or support militant groups such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and other proxies. The stance frames mediation as contingent on credible assurances from the Taliban and underscores Islamabad's insistence on verifiable commitments before any de-escalation. The development signals a conditional pathway to withdrawal or scaling back operations, contingent on Kabul's security guarantees and the Taliban's actions against militant networks that threaten Pakistan. The move also highlights China’s role in regional diplomacy and carries broader implications for regional stability, cross-border militancy, and future talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan.