Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has claimed that Kabul has become a safe haven for terrorist groups, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). These statements have further escalated tensions between the two neighboring countries.
At a press briefing on Friday, October 9 (17 Mizan), spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan alleged that these groups use Afghan soil to plan and execute attacks against Pakistan. He asserted that recent Pakistani military strikes inside Afghanistan were "very precise" and targeted specific locations used by these groups.
According to Khan, Islamabad has repeatedly shared the exact locations of these groups with the Taliban government, but no effective action has been taken. "Whenever the Taliban end their support for anti-Pakistan groups, Islamabad will desire friendly and brotherly relations with them," he added.
These allegations come as the Taliban government has consistently denied the presence of foreign terrorist groups in Afghanistan and the use of its territory against other nations. Taliban officials have frequently stated that Islamabad is incapable of ensuring its own internal security and is trying to blame its failures on Afghanistan.
Tensions between Kabul and Islamabad have been on the rise, particularly after Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan's Khost and Paktika provinces, which resulted in civilian casualties. The strikes drew a sharp reaction from the Taliban government.
Analysts believe that these mutual accusations complicate relations between the two countries and could negatively impact security and economic cooperation in the region. The international community has urged both sides to address their concerns through dialogue and diplomacy.
Source: Media
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