Islamabad: Pakistan has strongly rejected claims made by the Afghan Taliban regime regarding alleged cross-border airstrikes inside Pakistani territory, dismissing the statements as “false” and part of a coordinated propaganda campaign.
According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan’s security forces successfully intercepted and neutralised a rudimentary drone that reportedly entered Pakistani airspace in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The ministry clarified that no Afghan airstrikes took place inside Pakistan.
Pakistan Denies Afghan Claims of Airstrikes
In a statement shared on its official Fact Checker account on X, the ministry said the Afghan Taliban regime had circulated claims through official channels and affiliated media outlets alleging strikes on suspected Daesh-linked locations in border regions of KP and Balochistan.
According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan termed these allegations “false as usual,” rejecting the narrative of cross-border air operations.
Officials said that no such airstrikes were conducted and accused the Afghan side of repeatedly issuing misleading statements regarding security developments along the border.
Drone Intrusion Intercepted in Khyber District
The information ministry confirmed that a low-tech drone entered Pakistani airspace in Khyber district but was immediately detected and shot down by Pakistan’s air defence systems.
Security officials described the drone as “rudimentary” and said it did not cause any damage or casualties.
Authorities maintained that Pakistan’s air defence network remains fully capable of responding to any aerial intrusion along the border regions.
Allegations of Terrorist Presence in Afghanistan
Pakistan further alleged that multiple militant networks continue to operate from within Afghan territory, accusing the Afghan Taliban administration of failing to dismantle these groups.
According to Beyond Time News, the ministry claimed that more than two dozen terrorist organisations, including Daesh-linked elements, are based in areas under Afghan Taliban control.
Officials accused Kabul of attempting to deflect attention from what they described as its “patronisation of terrorism” through such statements.
Tensions Continue Along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
Security relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have remained strained since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021. Pakistan has repeatedly raised concerns over cross-border militancy, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Islamabad maintains that militant groups operating from Afghan soil have been involved in multiple attacks inside Pakistan, a claim repeatedly denied by the Afghan authorities.
Efforts to resolve the issue through diplomatic channels have so far failed to produce a lasting agreement between the two sides.
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Past Border Clashes and Security Operations
Tensions escalated further following a series of border incidents in recent years, including clashes between security forces and militants along the frontier.
Pakistan has previously carried out targeted counterterrorism operations against militant networks it alleges are operating from across the border, while Afghan authorities have rejected accusations of harbouring such groups.
Despite multiple rounds of dialogue, both countries continue to disagree on the core issue of cross-border militancy and counterterrorism cooperation.
Conclusion
The latest exchange of accusations underscores continuing mistrust between Islamabad and Kabul over border security and militant activity. While Pakistan has dismissed the Afghan Taliban’s claims as propaganda, tensions remain high amid ongoing security challenges along the frontier.
FAQs
What claims did Pakistan reject?
Pakistan rejected Afghan Taliban claims that airstrikes were carried out inside Pakistani territory.
What actually happened according to Pakistan?
Authorities said a rudimentary drone entering Pakistani airspace in Khyber district was shot down.
Did Pakistan confirm any airstrikes in Afghanistan?
No, Pakistan denied conducting any cross-border airstrikes.
Why are tensions high between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
Pakistan accuses militant groups operating from Afghan territory of carrying out attacks inside its borders, which Afghanistan denies.
Has the border situation improved recently?
Despite diplomatic talks, security tensions and mistrust between both countries continue.
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