Pakistan says cross-border strikes targeted terrorists, rejects Afghanistan’s allegations
Pakistan on Monday rejected allegations by the Afghan Taliban regime regarding civilian casualties in its counterterrorism operations, saying its actions in Afghanistan were aimed exclusively at terrorist groups and their logistical support bases. In a statement, the Foreign Office said terrorist attacks originating from Afghan territory had caused more than 3,500 casualties in Pakistan in 2026…
Pakistan has rejected Afghan Taliban allegations of civilian casualties in its counterterrorism operations, stating that its actions were exclusively aimed at terrorist groups and their logistical support bases. The Foreign Office emphasized that terrorist attacks from Afghan territory have caused over 3,500 casualties in Pakistan in 2026 alone, and that the Afghan Taliban regime continues to shelter terrorist organizations, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Balochistan Liberation Army.
Pakistan's response was carried out in self-defense and as a last resort, adhering to principles of distinction and proportionality.
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