Pakistan Warns Of Strikes Inside Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country may launch cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan following two major terrorist attacks within 48 hours. The first incident targeted a court complex in Islamabad, killing at least 12 people, while the second hit a military school in South Waziristan. Authorities have blamed militant groups allegedly operating from Afghan territory.
Pakistan’s Accusations Against Kabul
In a press briefing, Asif accused the Taliban government in Kabul of harbouring terror networks that continue to stage attacks on Pakistani soil. He dismissed Afghanistan’s official condemnation of the attacks as “insincere” and said Pakistan would not tolerate repeated violations of its sovereignty. “We will never start an adventure, but no act of aggression will go unanswered,” he said, signalling a hardening of Islamabad’s stance.
Diplomatic And Security Implications
The statement marks a significant escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, already strained by border closures and frequent militant incursions. Any Pakistani military action inside Afghanistan could trigger diplomatic fallout and risk retaliatory measures by Kabul. Analysts warn that such escalation could destabilise the wider region, complicating counterterrorism cooperation and humanitarian efforts.
