Speaking to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan, Dar warned that the recent bombing in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – which killed civilians and injured scores of people – was a stark reminder of the security threat he says emanates from across the Afghan border.
He called on the Afghan authorities to dismantle alleged militant sanctuaries, fulfil Afghanistan’s international obligations and prevent extremist groups from operating against neighbouring states.
Dar also pressed Kabul to lift restrictions on women and girls, promote politically inclusive governance and facilitate the resettlement and integration of Afghan returnees.
At the same time, he appealed to the international community for increased funding to meet Afghanistan’s humanitarian needs and to support its economic and social development, reiterating Pakistan’s policy of a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan that respects its neighbours.
In a separate address to the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir, Dar thanked member states for their continued support to the Kashmiri people, accused India of demographic engineering since August 2019, and highlighted restrictions on Kashmiri political leaders, youth and journalists.
He criticised India’s decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, citing a 2026 Court of Arbitration ruling that the treaty remains in force and its dispute‑settlement mechanisms continue to operate.
Dar linked the May 2025 Pakistan‑India military confrontation to the unresolved Kashmir dispute, asserting that Pakistan responded responsibly and urging that regional disputes be settled through diplomacy and international law.