Afghanistan Claims Pakistan’s Violation of Sovereign Territory in Kabul
Top General Accuses Afghanistan of Harboring Terrorism Operatives
Allegations of Afghan Soil as a Terrorism Base
During a press conference in Peshawar, General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has made allegations that Afghanistan is being utilized as a base for terrorism activities targeting Pakistan. Chaudhry emphasized, “To safeguard Pakistani lives and properties, necessary measures will be implemented.” For years, Pakistan has maintained that the Afghan Taliban is allowing the Pakistan Taliban, also known as the TTP, to operate from Afghan territory, a claim consistently denied by the Taliban government.
Kabul Blasts and TTP Leadership Rumors
Speculation arose about the cause of recent blasts in Kabul, with rumors suggesting they were aimed at TTP’s leader, Noor Wali Mehsud. In a response to these claims, the TTP released an unverified voice memo purportedly from Mehsud indicating he is alive. Despite the rumors, BBC Afghan correspondent observed no physical evidence of an explosion at the rumored site, though a significant Taliban presence and mobile checkpoints were noted.
Responses from the Taliban
The Taliban Defence Ministry issued a cautionary statement, declaring any escalation in the situation would be blamed on the Pakistani army. However, efforts for diplomacy were echoed by the Taliban’s foreign minister, who is currently visiting Delhi. Amir Khan Muttaqi highlighted the importance of maintaining positive relations with Pakistan and urged for issues to be resolved through dialogue rather than conflict.
Key Takeaways
- The Pakistani military accuses Afghanistan of being a base for TTP operations.
- Confusion remains over the alleged targeted attack on TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud in Kabul.
- The Taliban advocates for negotiation and warns against military action.
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