ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday strongly condemned Afghanistan’s recent acts of aggression, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to protecting its national interests, regional sovereignty, and security.
Pakistan’s forces exercised their right to self-defence after repelling an unprovoked attack by Afghan Taliban fighters and allied terrorists along the border, the ISPR said on Sunday. It said Taliban and “Indian-sponsored Fitna al Khawarij” launched coordinated raids overnight, which were met with a decisive response.
According to the ISPR, Pakistan inflicted heavy losses through precision strikes on Taliban camps, posts, and terrorist networks inside Afghan territory, including elements linked to ISKP/Daesh. The military reaffirmed that any aggression against Pakistan’s sovereignty will be met with a firm response.
In a statement, President Zardari said Pakistan would never accept any “controversial or misleading stance” on Jammu and Kashmir, noting that India’s claims over the disputed territory are illegal and in violation of international law and UN resolutions.
He expressed regret that the Afghan leadership had “turned away from the oppressed people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” calling it an injustice to both history and the Muslim Ummah.
The president highlighted that Afghan soil has been used to launch attacks by militant groups, including the so-called “Fitna-al-Khawarij,” a fact documented in UN reports. He warned that the nexus between these groups and India was targeting Pakistani civilians and security personnel.
