Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange accusations over cross border militant attacks

Published 10h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Diplomatic dispute

Affects Pakistan and Afghanistan · Covered in 2 countries

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Pakistan demands verifiable action from Afghanistan against militants while rejecting Kabul's denial of responsibility.

Pakistan rejected statements from the interim Taliban administration in Afghanistan denying the ability to foster regional instability. Islamabad urged Kabul to take verifiable steps against militant groups staging attacks from Afghan territory. Both governments traded blame over security failures along the shared border.

The responsePakistan's information ministry criticized Kabul for relying on diversionary tactics rather than addressing militancy.
The demandIslamabad urged verifiable action against armed groups operating from neighboring soil.

Why it matters

Border security and militant hideouts have long strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban administration, with Islamabad frequently accusing its neighbor of harboring groups that launch cross-border attacks.

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What outlets agree on

Both countries are engaged in a diplomatic dispute over cross-border security and allegations of supporting regional instability.

Where coverage differs

Kabul claims it lacks the capability to fuel insecurity in neighboring states, whereas Islamabad insists the Taliban administration is failing to prevent its territory from being used for terrorist attacks.

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