Pakistan army chief warns of cross-border security threats from Afghanistan

Asim Munir said during a visit to border areas that security threats from Afghanistan continue and warned that Islamabad would respond firmly to any cross-border attacks.

He stated that Pakistani security forces had intercepted multiple infiltration attempts and taken action against militant positions and support infrastructure allegedly operating from Afghanistan territory.

The Pakistani military said its operations were carried out in response to ongoing threats and cross-border attacks, despite a temporary halt in military operations announced earlier in 2025.

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have persisted for more than two months, with Islamabad urging the Afghan authorities to take action against militant groups, including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

United Nations has reported significant civilian casualties during recent border clashes, including deaths and injuries in eastern Afghanistan linked to cross-border violence.

The UN also documented a deadly airstrike on a medical facility in March, which resulted in hundreds of casualties, highlighting the escalating humanitarian toll of the conflict.

Border security remains a long-standing source of tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with both sides frequently accusing each other of harboring or tolerating militant groups operating across the frontier.

Attempts at diplomatic engagement and security coordination have repeatedly stalled, as mistrust and competing security priorities continue to dominate bilateral relations between the two neighbors.

The latest warnings by Pakistan’s army chief underline the fragility of border stability, with continued violence raising concerns over further escalation and civilian suffering unless sustained dialogue and de-escalation efforts are pursued.

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