Pakistan has strongly pushed back against what it described as a misleading narrative surrounding the security situation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, highlighting a surge in what it termed Indo-Afghan backed terrorism.
In an official statement issued on May 2, 2026, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said recent remarks by the British Special Representative for Afghanistan were “one-sided” and failed to reflect the ground realities.
He said that despite Pakistan’s goodwill gesture of announcing a temporary pause in March 2026, cross-border aggression and infiltration attempts from the Afghan side have continued without interruption.
According to the statement, unprovoked attacks by the Afghan Taliban, coupled with terrorist activities carried out by Indian-backed proxies operating from Afghan soil, have resulted in the deaths of 52 civilians and injuries to 84 others inside Pakistan.
The spokesperson said Pakistan has exercised restraint but responded effectively where necessary, targeting militant hideouts and support infrastructure while successfully foiling multiple infiltration attempts.
Rejecting Afghan claims of civilian casualties resulting from Pakistan’s actions, Andrabi said such allegations lack credible evidence and do not align with facts on the ground.
He further emphasized that ignoring the root causes of terrorism, including the alleged use of Afghan territory by Indian-backed elements, leads to a distorted understanding of the situation.
Calling for a more balanced international perspective, the statement urged global stakeholders to acknowledge Pakistan’s continued sacrifices in combating terrorism and maintaining regional stability.
Islamabad reiterated its commitment to peace but made it clear that it will continue to respond decisively to threats originating from across its western border.
