Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged the Afghan Taliban to prevent their soil from being used for terrorist activities against Pakistan, saying that militants were receiving support from both Afghanistan and India.

Addressing the National Assembly after the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the prime minister said the Taliban government must act against terrorists operating from Afghan soil.

“The world is witnessing how Afghanistan is repaying our 40 years of hospitality,” he remarked, adding that Pakistan’s sacrifices for peace could not be ignored.

PM Shehbaz said the recent wave of terrorism showed that Pakistan continued to pay a heavy price, with its soldiers laying down their lives daily to protect millions.

“Our martyrs are saving generations from orphanhood,” he said, adding that Pakistan wanted peace and stability in the region, but would not rely on false promises.

He said the Afghan foreign minister was in India at the time when Pakistan came under attack.

“Pakistan sheltered Afghans for four decades, but today that hospitality is being repaid with hostility,” he said. “Afghanistan is now going to India and rewarding them instead.”

The prime minister also criticised Indian statements dismissing Pakistan’s concerns, saying Islamabad had already presented proof of cross-border terrorism.

“Terrorists are being supported by Afghan Taliban and India. We have shared evidence with the world. No one will be allowed to obstruct Pakistan’s progress,” he asserted.

Referring to recent incidents, Shehbaz said Tuesday’s terrorist attack on Wana Cadet College revived painful memories of the Army Public School tragedy.

“Among the attackers were Afghans. All terrorists were eliminated, and every student and teacher was safely rescued. I salute our armed forces,” he said.

He also condemned the attack on Islamabad’s Judicial Complex, where 12 people, including lawyers, were killed.

“There is evidence that the Khawarij and Afghan militants were involved in this tragedy,” he added, paying tribute to the victims and the army’s sacrifices in fighting terrorism.

Turning to domestic politics, the prime minister said that with the passage of the 27th Amendment, former prime minister “Benazir Bhutto’s dream has been fulfilled.”

He thanked President Asif Ali Zardari, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Aleem Khan, and Khalid Magsi for their cooperation and the lawmakers for supporting the amendment.PM Shehbaz said the amendment was the result of extensive consultation.

“The establishment of a Constitutional Court marks the peak of the Charter of Democracy,” he said, acknowledging Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s role and calling him “a man of integrity.”

He paid tribute to veteran politician and educationist Irfan Siddiqui, who passed away recently, calling him “a teacher of teachers and a man of wisdom.”

Commenting on Pakistan’s defence, PM Shehbaz said the country achieved a “resounding victory” over India in the recent conflict, crediting Bilawal Bhutto for “excellent diplomacy” during the crisis.

He said Pakistan’s honour and global standing had risen after the “Marka-e-Haq.”

Reaffirming his commitment to federalism, PM Shehbaz said, “A strong federation depends on strong provinces. I support everything that strengthens the federation. If Kalabagh Dam weakens it, I will oppose it.”

He emphasised unity and reconciliation, saying Pakistan must end the politics of abuse to move forward.

“We must work for national prosperity and share happiness, not grief,” he said.

On constitutional matters, he made it clear that there would be no changes to the 18th Amendment without national consensus.

“Bilawal Bhutto and I think alike on this. Any amendment will only come through dialogue and agreement,” he said.