Taliban Warns Pakistan Over Rogue Military Faction

RR Team

2 months ago

KABUL: The Taliban government has accused a faction within Pakistan’s military of deliberately destabilizing Afghanistan and creating conflict along the Durand Line. Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), said this faction “cannot tolerate Afghanistan’s peace and progress” and is fueling tensions to divert attention from Pakistan’s internal challenges.

Mujahid highlighted that Afghan forces have strengthened border defenses and maintain control over national borders. He accused the Pakistani faction of spreading anti-Afghanistan propaganda, ignoring ISIS sanctuaries in Pakistan, and obstructing peace efforts. “This group is creating chaos to mask its own failures,” he stated.

Border Clashes Escalate

Tensions escalated after Pakistan allegedly conducted airstrikes in Paktika’s Bermal district, violating Afghan airspace. In retaliation, Afghan forces carried out coordinated strikes across six provinces, including Kandahar and Nangarhar, seizing 20 Pakistani posts. Mujahid claimed Afghan troops killed 58 Pakistani soldiers, wounding around 30, while only nine Afghan fighters were martyred. Fresh clashes erupted after Pakistan resumed firing.

Disinformation and Proxy Wars

Mujahid alleged that the rogue faction operates a disinformation network to mislead both international audiences and the Pakistani public. He warned that ISIS-Khorasan leaders, including Shahab al-Muhajir, are sheltered in Pakistan, and urged Islamabad to expel or hand them over to Afghanistan. “ISIS’s roots are in Pakistan’s Orakzai region,” Mujahid said, emphasizing the cross-border security risks.

Call for Dialogue and Sovereignty Defense

Despite the escalating conflict, the Taliban reiterated commitment to dialogue under Islamic law, while emphasizing Afghanistan’s right to defend its sovereignty. “Afghanistan’s stability is vital to regional peace, but those who seek conflict will find us ready,” Mujahid stated. The spokesman warned Pakistan that continued provocations would have “very negative consequences.”