Pakistan Rejects Muttaqi’s Terrorism Remarks, Urges Kabul to Stop Cross-Border Attacks

Pakistan rejected Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s remarks accusing it of harboring terrorism, urging Kabul to prevent militant attacks originating from Afghanistan soil, officials said Sunday.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has rejected comments by Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi that accused Islamabad of harboring domestic terrorism, calling the claims “baseless and misleading.”

In a statement issued late Sunday, the ministry said its concerns had been formally conveyed to the Taliban’s envoy in Islamabad. It added that a recent joint statement by the Taliban and India referring to Jammu and Kashmir as part of India was a “clear violation” of UN Security Council resolutions and “disrespectful to the sacrifices and sentiments of the Kashmiri people.”

Islamabad said it has repeatedly shared details of terrorist networks, including the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), operating from Afghanistan territory against Pakistan. “Transferring the responsibility of counterterrorism to Pakistan cannot absolve the Taliban of their obligations to ensure peace and stability in the region,” the statement said.

Reaffirming its commitment to a “peaceful, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan,” Pakistan said it continues to facilitate trade, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity between the two countries.

Islamabad again urged the Taliban to take “tangible measures” to prevent its territory from being used by militant groups against Pakistan. It said continued cross-border attacks would undermine bilateral relations and regional security.

The statement followed reports of heavy overnight clashes along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border. Taliban officials claimed they killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and captured 25 border outposts, though the figures could not be independently verified. Pakistani authorities confirmed the fighting but have not released casualty details.

Analysts say the diplomatic exchange underscores deepening mistrust between Islamabad and Kabul. They warn that without renewed dialogue, cross-border tensions could spiral into a broader security confrontation threatening stability across the region.

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