ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday expressed its dismay over allegations made by Afghanistan accusing Pakistani intelligence institutions of being involved in terrorist activities.

"Repeated attempts by the Afghan side to implicate Pakistan’s intelligence institutions in terrorist activities are both unfounded and counter-productive," said a statement release by FO.

The statement said that Pakistan was committed to prevent its territory from being used to launch attacks against any country.

"We would not allow anyone to breach Pakistan’s laws in this regard or to undermine our goals of fostering friendly and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries," the release said, adding, "At the same time, we believe that the threat of terrorism is best addressed through mutual cooperation."

The press release stated that Pakistan’s firm resolve was to combat militancy, without any distinction or discrimination.

The FO also urged Afghan authorities to eliminate terrorist sanctuaries and hand over Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) elements that have taken refuge in their country.

"We hope that the Afghan side would respond positively by taking requisite counter-terrorism measures in the long-term interest of friendly, cooperative and good-neighbourly relations with Pakistan," FO said.