Pakistan has accused the Afghan Taliban government of sheltering several militant groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and groups it refers to as Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan. The Foreign Office said Afghanistan must prevent its territory from supporting attacks against Pakistan.
In a statement, the Foreign Office rejected allegations that Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations had caused civilian deaths. It said misleading narratives could not hide the threat posed by militant networks operating from Afghan territory. The spokesperson stressed that the Taliban government must stop militants from using Afghanistan to launch attacks against Pakistan.
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The Foreign Office also referred to United Nations monitoring reports, saying they had raised concerns about militant groups operating under Taliban rule. Pakistan maintains that these groups continue to pose a security threat to its territory and population.
According to the spokesperson, terrorist attacks planned and financed from Afghan soil have killed thousands of Pakistanis. The statement said Pakistan could not remain silent while militants continued to target its citizens and security forces. Islamabad described its operations as acts of self-defence and a last resort.
The spokesperson said Pakistani forces targeted only militants and their logistical centres in Afghanistan. Pakistan also said it responded proportionately to the threats and followed the principles of precaution and distinction during its operations. The statement presented these measures as necessary to protect Pakistan’s security.
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The Foreign Office called on the international community to press the Afghan Taliban government to comply with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. It reiterated that Afghan authorities must prevent militant groups from using their territory for terrorism against neighbouring countries.
Pakistan said it would continue to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity and citizens. The statement underscored Islamabad’s position that Afghanistan must address cross-border militant threats. The allegations and descriptions in the statement represent Pakistan’s official position on the security situation.