Pakistan calls for stronger regional cooperation against terrorism

Islamabad (People's Daily) - Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, called for stronger international cooperation against terrorism on Monday, emphasizing the need for timely intelligence sharing, access to technology and support for law enforcement capacity building.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, addresses an international counter-terrorism conference hosted by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). (Photos: People's Daily)

Addressing an international counter-terrorism conference in Islamabad, Dar highlighted Pakistan's efforts to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the event.

He noted that Pakistan chaired the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS) during 2025–2026 and used the platform to advance regional anti-terrorism initiatives.

Dar warned that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting social media, encrypted platforms, cryptocurrencies, drones and artificial intelligence.

"No state or society can combat these challenges alone," he said, calling for greater sharing of technology, intelligence and experience.

Also addressing the conference, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said a peaceful, stable Afghanistan would strengthen trade with Central Asia, encourage foreign investment and expand regional cooperation and connectivity.

Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, speaks at the international counter-terrorism conference hosted by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI).