‘Will Not Allow Anyone to Use Afghan Soil’: Taliban Warns Pakistan After Peace Talks Collapse | World News
The deadlock in recent peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan has led the Taliban government in Kabul to issue a strong warning. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has warned Islamabad against any attack, asserting that it will strictly protect its people and lands and will not allow any country to use Afghan lands for hostile activities.
In a statement made by the official spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, the Taliban reiterated its “principled position” and emphasized that Afghan territory will not be used against any other country and that it will not allow Afghanistan to act against the sovereignty or security of any country.
The statement said, “Defense of the people and lands of Afghanistan is both the Islamic and national duty of the Islamic Emirate.” “Afghanistan will defend itself against any attack.”
Add Zee News as Preferred Source
The Taliban also expressed appreciation to Türkiye and Qatar for mediating the failed dialogue, describing them as “two brother countries”.
Accusations Against Pakistan
The statement came after Kabul accused some elements within the Pakistani military of pursuing policies that undermine Afghanistan’s stability. The Taliban claimed that “some military elements” in Pakistan were trying to create tension with “manufactured excuses” and saw a strong, stable Afghan government as contrary to their interests.
“Unfortunately, some military elements in Pakistan appear to view the stability, security and development of Afghanistan as a threat to their own objectives,” the Taliban said, accusing these elements of exploiting periods of unrest to destabilize the region.
Tension Rising at the Border
Relations between the two neighbors have deteriorated sharply in recent weeks following deadly border clashes that left dozens dead on both sides. The violence broke out following explosions in Kabul on October 9, coinciding with the Taliban foreign minister’s visit to India. The fighting later eased after a Qatar-brokered ceasefire on October 19 and remains fragile.
The Taliban expressed disappointment with what it called the “irresponsible and uncooperative” attitude of the Pakistani delegation, claiming that this behavior led to the collapse of the talks. But the group also emphasized its goodwill towards the “Muslim people of Pakistan” and expressed hope for peace and stability, calling them “brothers”.
We Rejected Pakistan’s Claims
Responding to Islamabad’s repeated claims that the rise of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is linked to the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul, the Islamic Emirate rejected these accusations as “false and unfounded”.
The Taliban spokesman claimed that the issue of militancy within Pakistan “is not a new phenomenon” and noted that major events occurred long before 2021. “The problem is primarily an internal issue of Pakistan, not an issue caused by the Islamic Emirate,” the spokesman said.
Precautions Taken by Kabul
The Taliban government outlined several measures it has implemented to maintain regional stability, including encouraging dialogue between religious and political leaders, relocating tribal refugees from Durand Line areas, and banning the possession of weapons within refugee communities.
As diplomatic efforts weaken and tensions escalate along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, the Taliban’s latest warning highlights the fragility of regional relations and the challenges of preventing a new cycle of violence.
