Taliban Responds to Pakistani Minister’s Allegations, Upholds Territorial Integrity

Zabiullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban, has dismissed remarks made by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, regarding the activities of armed groups operating from Afghan soil, asserting that Kabul will not allow its territory to be used against any nation. This response follows claims made by the Pakistani official during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting.

Taliban: No Use of Afghan Soil Against Other Nations Permitted

Mujahid emphasized that Afghanistan will never permit its land to be utilized for actions against any other country, reinforcing that this principle is central to the Taliban’s governance policies.

Call for Dialogue to Address Security Concerns

The Taliban spokesperson also stated that if any country has security concerns, they can raise them formally through discussions with Afghan officials. He stressed that addressing such matters should occur within the framework of diplomatic relations and official channels.

Claims by Ishaq Dar at the SCO Meeting

This statement from Mujahid was issued following Ishaq Dar’s claims at the SCO meeting in Kyrgyzstan, where he stated that security threats emerging from Afghan territory remain one of Pakistan’s primary security challenges. He further alleged that certain armed groups are active in Afghanistan and operate under the oversight and facilitation of the Taliban government.

Ongoing Security Disputes Between Kabul and Islamabad

The Pakistani foreign minister also alleged that some Afghan nationals have been involved in attacks within Pakistan. The Taliban administration has refuted these accusations, reiterating its stance that it will not allow its territory to be used against any nation. In recent months, border security issues and the activities of armed groups have been significant points of contention between Kabul and Islamabad.