ISLAMABAD: The propaganda accounts linked to the Afghan Taliban regime have circulated a fake letter on social media, falsely claiming to be issued by the President of Tajikistan.
The letter alleged that all activities of the National Resistance Front (NRF), led by Ahmad Massoud, have been officially banned in Tajikistan.
However, Tajik officials have categorically denied the authenticity of the document. When contacted by reporters, they confirmed that the letter is fabricated and bears no official endorsement from the Tajik government.
In this regard, the circulation of the false letter comes at a time when regional diplomatic efforts are underway to ease tensions and promote dialogue between Afghanistan and its neighboring countries.
Meanwhile, the second round of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan commenced in Istanbul today.
As per the diplomatic sources, delegations from both countries began discussions at a local hotel in the Turkish city.
The senior Turkish officials are hosting and facilitating the dialogue, which aims to strengthen bilateral relations and address ongoing security and border concerns.
Furthermore, there are several sources confirming that a two-member delegation is representing Pakistan in the talks, while the Afghan side is led by Afghanistan’s Vice Minister of Home Affairs, Rehmatullah Mujeeb.
The discussions are expected to cover a wide range of issues, including border management, counterterrorism cooperation, and refugee matters.
Moreover, no formal statement has yet been released regarding the outcome of today’s talks, officials from both sides have expressed cautious optimism that continued dialogue could pave the way for improved cooperation and mutual understanding.
