Afghanistan, April 25 -- Pakistani Special Representative for Afghanistan Affairs has stated that attacks by the Taliban in Pakistan have increased by 65%, with suicide attacks rising by 500%.

The Pakistani Special Representative for Afghanistan Affairs noted that the assumption of enhanced security in the region post-NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan is incorrect.

According to Dawn newspaper, Durrani described the escalation of Taliban attacks in Pakistan from Afghan soil as a severe concern for Pakistan. He stated, "Another concerning point is the involvement of Afghan nationals in these attacks."

Mr. Durrani spoke at a one-day international conference titled "Pakistan in Emerging Geo-Political Paradigm," organized by the Islamabad Po...