Pakistan Army Chief Warns Afghanistan Soil Must Not Be Used Against Pakistan
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir warned that Afghanistan must not be used by hostile groups to carry out attacks against Pakistan.
According to a statement from the Pakistani military, Munir said security forces would not allow militants to operate from safe havens across the Afghan border. He stressed that Pakistan remains committed to defending its security and would act against threats originating from Afghan territory.
The remarks come amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban, with both sides trading accusations over cross-border violence. Recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan have further strained relations, with Taliban officials accusing Islamabad of targeting civilian areas.
In one incident, Taliban authorities said hundreds were killed in a strike on an addiction rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, an allegation Pakistan has not confirmed. Islamabad maintains that its operations are aimed at militant groups, including those responsible for attacks inside Pakistan.
Tensions have intensified in recent months, driven by rising militant activity and disputes over border security. Pakistan has repeatedly accused Taliban authorities of failing to curb armed groups operating near the border, a claim Kabul denies.
Munir's warning underscores the deepening mistrust between the two sides as escalating violence and competing claims risk further destabilizing the region.
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