"Stop baseless allegations, address security issues internally": Afghanistan hits back at Pakistan, cites over 1,100 civilian casualties
The Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan has rejected accusations from Pakistan regarding cross-border militancy. Officials cited over 1,100 civilian casualties since 2022 and urged Pakistan to resolve security issues through diplomacy rather than airstrikes.
Why it matters
Escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan threaten regional security and exacerbate an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
--> People gather near a destroyed building after an attack, which the Afghanistan say was an airstrike carried out by Pakistan's security forces, in Samkani District. (Photo/Reuters) "Stop baseless allegations, address security issues internally": Afghanistan hits back at Pakistan, cites over 1,100 civilian casualties ANI | Updated: Oct 26, 2026 02:12 IST
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