Pakistan has accused the Afghan Taliban leadership of refusing to address militancy originating from Afghan soil and instead blaming Islamabad for worsening bilateral ties. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a strongly worded statement on Saturday, October 31, 2026, warning that terrorism is a red line and national security cannot be held hostage to inaction by the Taliban regime.
The official statement responded to remarks made by Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, who claimed during an interview with Hurriyat Radio that Islamabad lacked readiness for a peaceful resolution and that its wrong policies caused the conflict. Mujahid asserted that Afghanistan is not responsible for Pakistan's counter-terrorism issues. Meanwhile, security officials reported that several Afghan Taliban personnel were killed in retaliatory action along the border in the Taida sector, Upper Kurram, and Ghuz Garhi areas after Afghan forces allegedly opened fire to facilitate cross-border militant infiltration.
Pakistan previously conducted precision aerial and drone strikes on ten locations in Afghanistan on September 24, 2026, which Information Minister Ataullah Tarar stated were limited to identified military objectives. The two countries went to war earlier this year and have experienced sporadic attacks since a March truce, failing to reach a permanent resolution on security issues. Relations remain severely strained due to Islamabad's allegations that groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan operate from Afghan territory, while the Afghan Taliban consistently reject these claims.
Pakistan asserted that it reserves the right to take all necessary measures in accordance with international law to eliminate cross-border threats. The ministry emphasized that shifting blame and making hollow assurances will not absolve Kabul of its responsibilities or resolve the ongoing crisis.
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