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Pakistan warns Afghanistan: terrorism is 'red line' as cross-border tensions escalate

Islamabad reserves right to take military action against militants operating from Afghan soil, drawing sharp rebuke from Taliban spokesman.

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What to know

  • Pakistan issued a formal warning that terrorism is a 'red line' and reserves the right to take military action against cross-border threats originating from Afghan soil, specifically targeting alleged sanctuaries of militant groups like the TTP.
  • The escalation follows border clashes on October 27-28, with Pakistan and Afghanistan offering conflicting accounts—Pakistan claims Afghan Taliban opened unprovoked fire; Afghanistan claims Pakistan launched drone strikes without justification.
  • Taliban spokesperson Mujahid accused Pakistan of unwillingness to dialogue and blamed Pakistani policies for conflict, while Islamabad argues the Taliban regime's refusal to address militancy is the principal obstacle to normal bilateral relations.
  • Bilateral tensions remain at a low point with repeated accusations over cross-border militancy; Pakistan maintains the Afghan Taliban have harbored militant groups while Afghanistan denies allowing its territory to be used against other countries.

“The Taliban regime's persistent refusal to address terrorism remains the principal obstacle to normal relations. Shifting blame, making hollow assurances and questioning Pakistan's policies will neither resolve the crisis nor absolve Kabul of its responsibilities.”

Pakistan Ministry of Information and Broadcasting · Hindustan Times ↗ · Oct 30

Pakistan Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of PakistanZabihullah Mujahid Afghan Taliban spokespersonAfghan Taliban regime Government of AfghanistanTehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Militant group

Pakistan warns Afghanistan: terrorism is 'red line' as cross-border tensions escalate
The Hindu

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    Pakistan Ministry warns terrorism is 'red line,' reserves right to military action

    Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a strongly worded statement asserting that terrorism remains a "red line," accusing the Taliban of refusing to address militancy from Afghan soil, and warning that Islamabad reserves the right to take all necessary measures to eliminate cross-border terror threats in accordance with international law.

    “Pakistan's position is unequivocal: Terrorism is a red line and the security of its citizens is non-negotiable.”
    — Pakistan Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
    1. 2 outlets Terrorism is 'red line': Pak tells Afghan as it warns of action against cross-border threats

      first by Hindustan Times, 7d ago · also The Hindu

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    Taliban spokesman Mujahid accuses Pakistan of unwillingness to dialogue

    In an interview to Hurriyat Radio, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Islamabad lacked the necessary readiness for a peaceful resolution and its "wrong policies" were preventing resolution of the conflict.

    “Islamabad lacked the necessary readiness for a peaceful resolution of differences and its "wrong policies" were preventing a resolution of the conflict.”
    — Zabihullah Mujahid
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    Pakistan Army retaliates with strikes on Taliban border posts — Pakistan Army destroyed several Afghan Taliban border posts and military installations in retaliation for the alleged cross-border firing.

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    Afghan defence ministry disputes account, accuses Pakistan of drone strikes — Afghanistan's defence ministry posted on X that Pakistani military personnel launched drones against Angoor Adda Bazaar and the Commissioner Office in Paktika province without provocation or justification.

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    Afghan Taliban fire on Pakistani border posts in South Waziristan — Afghan Taliban forces opened fire in the Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan without provocation, according to Radio Pakistan.