Pakistan warns Afghanistan over alleged cross-border militancy

Conflict · First reported 1 Nov, 06:10 · Updated 06:55

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Pakistan’s information ministry accused the Afghan Taliban leadership of failing to address militancy it says originates in Afghanistan and warned that Pakistan reserves the right to take measures against cross-border threats. The Afghan Taliban spokesperson rejected Pakistan’s account and said Islamabad was not ready to resolve tensions through dialogue.

Pakistan’s information ministry said terrorism was a security “red line” and accused the Afghan Taliban leadership of not addressing militancy it says comes from Afghan soil.
The ministry said Pakistan reserved the right to take measures under international law to eliminate threats to its national security.
Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Pakistan was not ready to resolve differences peacefully and denied Afghanistan was responsible for the counterterrorism issues Pakistan cited.

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Key facts

Pakistan’s position: It says terrorism is a security red line and reserves the right to take necessary measures under international law.
Pakistan’s allegation: Militancy affecting Pakistan emanates from Afghan soil.
Afghan Taliban response: Mujahid said Afghanistan was not responsible for Pakistan’s cited counterterrorism issues and accused Islamabad of lacking readiness for dialogue.
Named militant group: Pakistan cited allegations that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan operates from Afghan territory; the Afghan Taliban rejects the allegations.