Pakistan’s Foreign Office has confirmed that the Chargé d’Affaires of Pakistan in Kabul was summoned by the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a development Islamabad says is being used to divert attention from the issue of terrorist sanctuaries operating inside Afghanistan.
In an official statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson said the summoning was acknowledged, but described the move as an attempt to shift focus away from what Pakistan terms the facilitation of terrorist organisations within Afghan territory.
Reiterating Pakistan’s position, the spokesperson categorically rejected recent allegations suggesting that educational institutions in areas such as Kunar were targeted. The statement clarified that no such attacks have taken place and termed the claims as “completely baseless and misleading.”
According to the Foreign Office, such allegations are counterproductive and risk undermining ongoing efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region. Islamabad stressed that misinformation of this nature contributes to unnecessary tensions and distracts from the core issue of cross-border terrorism.
The spokesperson further emphasized Pakistan’s position on the existing understanding between the two sides, stating that any ceasefire arrangement should ensure that attacks against Pakistan cease in all forms. This includes actions originating either from state-linked elements or non-state terrorist groups operating across the border.
Pakistan reiterated its expectation that Afghan authorities take concrete and verifiable steps to prevent the use of their territory for terrorist activities against Pakistan, and urged constructive engagement instead of public accusations.
The Foreign Office concluded by stating that Pakistan remains committed to regional peace but reserves the right to respond to any threat posed to its sovereignty and security.
