Pakistan Warns Afghan Taliban Over Terrorism, Says Cross-Border Military Action Is Its Right

Islamabad: Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan seems to be increasing once again. Countering the statements of the Afghan Taliban, Pakistan has made it clear that it has every right to take military action across the border for its security. Islamabad alleges that terrorist organisations based in Afghanistan are carrying out attacks in Pakistan and the Taliban government is not taking adequate steps to stop them. Pakistan has termed terrorism as its red line and said that it will not compromise on the security of its citizens.

Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting accused the Afghan Taliban leadership of refusing to take action against militant groups operating from Afghan soil. According to the ministry, the Taliban government is blaming Islamabad for the deteriorating relations between the two countries, whereas the real problem is terrorism.

What warning did Pakistan give to Afghan Taliban?

The Pakistani ministry said that the Afghan Taliban should understand that Islamabad will not tolerate such terrorist bases located across its border, which pose a threat to its national security. "Terrorism is a red line for us and there can be no compromise on the security of our citizens," the ministry said in its statement. Pakistan says that its national security cannot be endangered due to the inaction of the Taliban regime.

What allegations did the Afghan Taliban make against Pakistan?

This statement of Pakistan has come in response to the comments of Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid. Mujahid had alleged on Saturday that Islamabad was not serious about resolving the differences between the two countries through dialogue. He also said that Pakistan's wrong policies are hindering efforts to reduce tension. The Taliban spokesperson had denied holding the Afghan government responsible for Pakistan's allegations related to terrorism.

What is the real reason for tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

The main reason for the dispute between the two countries is the activities of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Islamabad alleges that this organisation operates from the soil of Afghanistan and carries out terrorist attacks in Pakistan. At the same time, the Afghan Taliban has been continuously rejecting these allegations. Taliban says that Afghanistan's land is not allowed to be used against any other country. Amidst these allegations and counter-statements, clashes have already taken place on the border of the two countries.

Can Pakistan start air strikes again?

Pakistan's latest statement has increased the fear of military action across the border. The Pakistani Air Force has carried out several air strikes in the areas of Afghanistan in the last few months. Islamabad says that it reserves the right to take necessary steps for its security. However, in this statement of Pakistan, no date of a new attack or military action has been officially announced. But due to the ongoing allegations and counter-allegations between the two countries and the border skirmishes that have already taken place, there is a possibility of increasing tension in the region.