Taliban Accuses Pakistan of Attacking Afghan Sovereignty Amid Rising Tensions

Sat Dec 06 2025 02:13:10 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a recent escalation of tensions, the Afghan Taliban has accused Pakistan of violating its sovereign territory with violent attacks. The allegations follow reported blasts in Kabul and an airstrike in Afghanistan's southeastern province.

The Afghan Taliban has condemned Pakistan for allegedly launching attacks within Kabul, describing the actions as a violation of their sovereignty. With blasts heard late Thursday and reports of a civilian market being hit in the border province of Patika, this confrontation highlights the fragile relationship between the two nations. Pakistan has denied acknowledging the attack, while tensions continue to rise over accusations of cross-border terrorism and operations.

The Afghan Taliban has accused Pakistan of violating Kabul's sovereign territory, describing it as an unprecedented, violent, and provocative act. The allegation comes after two loud blasts were heard in the city late on Thursday, with the Taliban's Defence Ministry stating that Pakistan bombed a civilian market in the border province of Patika, destroying several shops.

Pakistan has neither confirmed nor denied launching an attack inside Afghanistan. However, a top general in Peshawar alleged that Afghanistan was being utilized as a base for terrorist operations against Pakistan, insisting that necessary measures will be taken to safeguard Pakistani lives and property.

Pakistan has long accused the Afghan Taliban of allowing the Pakistan Taliban (TTP) to operate from their territory, claims that the Taliban government has denied. Rumors suggest the blasts in Kabul might be linked to a targeted attack on TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud, but an unverified voice note from Mehsud claims he is still alive.

While the immediate situation remains unclear, with reports of heavy Taliban presence in Kabul, the Taliban Defence Ministry has issued a warning that the consequences of any escalation will be the responsibility of the Pakistani army. However, the Taliban's foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has called for good relations with Pakistan, urging resolution through negotiation rather than conflict.