Pakistan Warns Afghanistan After Kohat Attack, Says It Can Eliminate Terror Threats ‘Wherever They Are’
Pakistan said it has the will and capability to eliminate terror threats and urged the Taliban to dismantle sanctuaries after an attack killed at least 21 people.
- On Saturday, Pakistan warned the Afghan Taliban it has the "will and capability" to eliminate terror threats "wherever they are" following a deadly attack at Kohat Police Lines that killed 23 people.
- The Ittihadul Mujahideen Pakistan , led by Afghanistan-based Hafiz Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility for the bombing, intensifying friction over terrorist sanctuaries used to launch cross-border attacks.
- Pakistan demanded the Afghan Taliban take "credible, verifiable and sustained measures" to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries and prevent attacks against Pakistan; the Kohat assault targeted civilians and police officials during Friday prayers.
- Mujahid warned Pakistan against military operations inside Afghanistan, threatening a "crushing response" to any sovereignty violations, while Islamabad insisted dialogue would not shield those threatening its security.
- Officials urged the international community to pressure the Afghan Taliban to act decisively against militant groups, as Pakistan maintains substantive diplomatic engagement remains suspended until Kabul demonstrates concrete action.
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Pakistan urges Taliban to take action against terrorists operating using Afghan territory
ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on civilians and police personnel offering Friday prayers at the old Kohat Police Lines, urging the Afghan Taliban authorities to take concrete and verifiable measures against militant networks operating from Afghan territory.
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Afghanistan has right to defend its country: Taliban warns Pakistan against cross-border strikes - The Tribune
“If Pakistan invokes Article 51 to violate the sanctity of Afghan territory, Afghanistan has the right to defend its country, and we will do so,” Mujahid said.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid urged Pakistan not to launch military operations in Afghanistan, alluding to the cross-border tragedy.
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