Info ministry rejects Afghan Taliban's 'frivolous' claims linking Pakistan to reported Nuristan violence
The information ministry on Sunday rejected Afghanistan’s claims of Pakistani forces’ alleged involvement in any “internal clashes” in the neighbouring country’s Nuristan province. “The allegations by the Afghan Taliban regime linking Pakistan with the alleged violence in Nuristan are frivolous, baseless and devoid of any truth,” the information ministry’s “fact-check” account on X said. It…
The Afghan information ministry has dismissed claims by the Taliban regime that Pakistan is involved in recent violence in Nuristan province. The ministry labeled the allegations as "frivolous, baseless, and devoid of any truth." Pakistan has repeatedly denied any involvement in the internal conflicts, stating it rejects the fabricated claims made by the Taliban.
The ministry also criticized the Taliban for failing to take action against terrorist organizations operating from its territory, instead choosing to blame Pakistan. The ministry highlighted that the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan is well-documented and emphasized that attempts to link Pakistan to such activities only divert attention from the real issue.
Islamabad has urged the Taliban to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil, particularly those linked to Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), but their requests have been ignored. A UN Security Council report noted that the Taliban's support for TTP has led to an increase in terrorist attacks in Pakistan. Tensions between the two countries have been high, with Pakistan conducting airstrikes in response to terrorist attacks and drone incursions.
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