Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Afghanistan has indicated there are no diplomatic relations with Pakistan following what Islamabad terms unprovoked aggression along the border on the night of Oct. 11–12.
Speaking to private media, Defence minister called the situation a “deadlock” with a brief pause in firing. But a “precarious” risk of renewed hostilities and said there are currently no direct or indirect contacts with Kabul.
“We cannot lower our guard,” warned the defence minister.
“It’s a stalemate right now. You can say there are no active hostilities, but the environment is hostile.”
He further noted that “The world knows that there is a conglomerate of international terrorism in Afghanistan, where ISIS, Al Qaeda and the Taliban are active. They are all under Kabul’s umbrella.”
ISPR cites heavy Fitna-e-Khawarij losses
According to the Pakistan’s military’s media wing (ISPR), Pakistani forces repulsed assaults along the frontier and targeted militant infrastructure used to plan attacks inside Pakistan.
ISPR said more than 200 Afghan Taliban militants and allied fighters were killed, while 23 Pakistani soldiers were martyred and 29 wounded.
In addition, Islamabad has repeatedly described militants as Fitna-e-Khawarij and Fitna-e-Hindustan.
Furthermore, officials said the response was targeted and precise, with steps taken to avoid collateral damage.
FO warns against ‘interference,’ urges Kabul to honour international commitments
In parallel statements, the Foreign Office urged the Taliban authorities to refrain from commenting on Pakistan’s internal affairs and to uphold non-interference as per diplomatic norms.
Islamabad pressed Kabul to deny its soil for terrorism, fulfil pledges made during the Doha process. Similarly, take concrete, verifiable action against groups operating from Afghanistan.
Moreover, Pakistan reiterated it seeks a peaceful, stable, and inclusive Afghanistan but cautioned that any further provocations would meet a “befitting response.”
Authorities said they would continue to safeguard territory and citizens, while monitoring the border situation closely.
