ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has expressed deep concern over what it called unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban and allied terrorist groups along the Pak-Afghan border on the night of October 11–12.
In a strong statement, the Foreign Office said Pakistan had exercised its right to self-defence, successfully repelling the assaults and inflicting heavy losses on the attackers in terms of men, weapons, and infrastructure used for cross-border strikes.
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“All measures were taken to protect civilians and avoid collateral damage,” the statement said, warning that any further provocations will be met with a befitting and unwavering response.
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The Foreign Office also expressed hope that one day the Afghan people would be governed by a true representative government, adding that the Taliban regime must take responsibility for regional peace and stability.
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It rejected remarks by the Afghan interim foreign minister in India, calling them an attempt to divert attention from the presence of terrorist groups inside Afghanistan.
According to the ISPR, more than 200 Taliban and allied terrorists were killed when Pakistani forces launched precision strikes on Taliban camps, posts, and training facilities inside Afghan territory.
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Pakistan reiterated that it wanted a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, urging the Taliban to act responsibly and take verifiable action against groups like Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan operating from its soil.