--- title: "Pakistan and EU express concern over Afghanistan's security situation" description: "Most outlets led with the shared concern of Pakistan and the EU over the security situation in Afghanistan. They also highlighted the discussion on counterterrorism cooperation and related issues such as online extremism and terror financing. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts emphasizing the joint commitment to enhancing collaboration in multilateral forums." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15853-pakistan-eu-agree-to-strengthen-counterterrorism-cooperation site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan and EU express concern over Afghanistan's security situation pakistan · updated 23 Oct 2026, 7:34 AM PKT · 22–23 Oct 2026 · 12 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 23 Oct 2026 — Pakistan and EU express concern over Afghanistan's security situation (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the shared concern of Pakistan and the EU over the security situation in Afghanistan. They also highlighted the discussion on counterterrorism cooperation and related issues such as online extremism and terror financing. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts emphasizing the joint commitment to enhancing collaboration in multilateral forums. - **Dawn** — [Pakistan, EU flag security risks tied to Afghanistan](https://www.dawn.com/news/2039170/pakistan-eu-flag-security-risks-tied-to-afghanistan) · 23 Oct 2026, 7:34 AM PKT > • At annual counterterrorism dialogue, bloc slams recent attacks in Pakistan• Talks cover online extremism, terror financing• Both sides agree to boost cooperation at multilateral forums• FO cites exploitation of water resources by states, terrorists ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union on Thursday expressed shared concern over the security threat emanating from Afghanistan at their annua... - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan, EU concerned at security situation in Afghanistan](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445527/pakistan-eu-concerned-at-security-situation-in-afghanistan) · 23 Oct 2026, 7:34 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Acknowledging each other’s role in the global fight against terrorism, Pakistan and the European Union (EU) expressed serious concern over the security implications of the situation in Afghanistan. Both sides have also agreed to strengthen their cooperation at multilateral forums, including the United Nations, to advance a coherent counterterrorism approach, Foreign Office (FO) spoke... ### 22 Oct 2026 — Pakistan and EU agree to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation (8 outlets) > Most outlets led with the agreement between Pakistan and the EU to enhance counterterrorism cooperation, particularly at international forums such as the United Nations. A few also noted the EU's condemnation of recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan and its solidarity with affected civilians. While the emphasis on multilateral coordination was common, the mention of specific issues like online radicalisation and Afghanistan-related threats appeared in only a few excerpts. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan and EU pledge stronger counterterrorism cooperation](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1570799/pakistan-and-eu-pledge-stronger-counterterrorism-cooperation/) · 22 Oct 2026, 10:47 PM PKT > Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen cooperation against terrorism. Both sides will work together at international forums, including the United Nations, to support a coordinated response. They reached the agreement during the 10th Pakistan-EU Bilateral Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on Thursday. The talks focused on regional security, emerging threats and internatio... - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan, EU agree to deepen counterterrorism cooperation](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/22/pakistan-eu-agree-to-deepen-counterterrorism-cooperation-2) · 22 Oct 2026, 10:34 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The understanding was reached during talks covering counterterrorism, violent extremism and wider regional security challenges. - **Geo News** — [Pakistan, EU pledge stronger cooperation against terrorism](https://www.geo.tv/latest/687824-pakistan-eu-pledge-stronger-cooperation-against-terrorism) · 22 Oct 2026, 9:21 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Dr Fareha Bugti and Anna Strzaska pose with members of the Pakistani and EU delegations during counterterrorism talks in Islamabad on October 22, 2026. — Radio PakistanPakistan, EU agree to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation.Both sides seek coordinated response at multilateral... - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan, EU pledge stronger cooperation against t...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-eu-pledge-stronger-cooperation-against-terrorism-649268/) · 22 Oct 2026, 5:22 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation at international forums, - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan, EU voice concern over threats from Afghanistan, vow closer counterterrorism ties](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-eu-voice-concern-over-threats-from-afghanistan-vow-closer-counterterrorism-ties-3004940) · 22 Oct 2026, 5:03 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [Pakistan, EU agree to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation at multilateral forums](https://www.dawn.com/news/2039002/pakistan-eu-agree-to-strengthen-counterterrorism-cooperation-at-multilateral-forums) · 22 Oct 2026, 4:42 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have agreed to strengthen cooperation at multilateral forums, including the United Nations, to advance a coherent counterterrorism approach, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday. The agreement was reached during the 10th round of the Pakistan-EU Bilateral Counterterrorism Dialogue, held in Islamabad. The Pakistani delegation... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan, EU reaffirm commitment to combat terrorism in all forms](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-eu-reaffirm-commitment-to-combat-terrorism-in-all-forms/) · 22 Oct 2026, 3:52 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The EU side condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, expressed solidarity with the sufferings of innocent civilians affected and recognised the value of Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism. - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan, EU agree to boost counterterrorism cooperation, tackle online radicalisation: FO](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2636315/pakistan-eu-agree-to-boost-counterterrorism-cooperation-tackle-online-radicalisation-fo) · 22 Oct 2026, 10:46 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The two sides also discuss terrorist financing, violent extremism and security threats linked to Afghanistan ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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