Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif informed the country’s National Assembly that a delegation would soon be sent to Kabul to deliver a clear message to the Taliban government that Pakistan would not “tolerate cross-border terrorism anymore.”
Despite exporting terrorism across the world, Pakistan is now preaching to the Taliban government. While speaking in the Assembly, Asif said, “Enough is enough. We are running out of patience-as is the Pakistani Army. Those who shelter or facilitate terrorists, whether in Pakistan or Afghanistan, will face the consequences.”
According to a report published by NDTV, Asif said that if terrorism could not be stopped, it would lead to collateral damage.
Meanwhile, former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad expressed concern over the strikes carried out by Pakistan in Kabul terming it as a “huge escalation” which poses dangerous risks.
In a post on X on Friday, Khalilzad called for dialogue between Islamabad and Kabul, stating that military escalation is not the answer. He said negotiations should take place between Kabul and Islamabad to deal with the terrorist sanctuaries on both sides of the Durand Line.
“Today’s Pakistani strikes against Afghanistan’s capital are a huge escalation and pose dangerous risks. In recent days, Taliban operatives have been active in Pakistan attacking ISIS and killing a number of its leaders. The Pakistanis have been recklessly backing ISIS operatives against Afghanistan and their own Baluch nationalist insurgency. The Afghans, in turn, have been permissive towards the TTP, the Pakistani Taliban. Military escalation between #Pakistan and #Afghanistan is not the answer. It is unlikely to work and will increase death and destruction in both countries. There is an alternative with better prospects: negotiations between Kabul and Islamabad to deal with the terrorist sanctuaries on both sides of the Durand line.”
Late on Thursday evening, a spokesperson of Afghanistan, Zabihullah, said that an explosion was heard in Kabul; however, no reports of damage have emerged so far, and investigations are underway.
“The sound of an explosion was heard in the city of Kabul. However, no one should worry, it is all well and good, the investigation of the incident is underway, no report of any damage has been given so far. The sound of an explosion was heard in Kabul. The investigation is underway, no report of any damage has been given so far, it is all well and good.”
