Afghanistan’s defense ministry responded strongly to Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif’s recent threats of cross-border attacks into Afghanistan, cautioning Islamabad about the “consequences” of such actions. Asif, in an interview, emphasized Pakistan’s sovereignty when asked about potential cross-border operations to tackle militants. Pakistan accuses the Taliban-led Afghan government of harboring militants, specifically the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who allegedly launch attacks from Afghan soil. Kabul has denied these allegations, insisting Pakistan’s security issues are its own responsibility.
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In a statement on social media platform X, Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry urged Pakistan’s leadership to avoid making sensitive statements on critical issues. The ministry warned that any violation of Afghan borders would have consequences and reiterated Afghanistan’s position of not allowing its soil to be used against any country. Tensions between the two nations escalated in March when Pakistan conducted airstrikes on suspected TTP hideouts in Afghanistan following deadly attacks in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The Pakistani Taliban, though distinct from the Afghan Taliban, are allies and have become more aggressive since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021. Despite the Afghan Taliban government’s assurances that they will not permit attacks on Pakistan from Afghan soil, TTP attacks within Pakistan have increased, worsening the strained relations between the two neighboring countries.
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