Web Desk: Foreign office strongly protested against the use of Afghan territory for terrorist operations after a deadly car bombing in Bajaur that killed more than 15 people, including soldiers, women and children.
The bombing, carried out on February 16, targeted security forces in Bajaur and was executed by an Afghan national identified as Ahmad, also known as Abu Zar, son of Syed Abdul Qudoos from Balkh. According to officials, the attack involved an improvised explosive device planted in a vehicle, resulting in the martyrdom of 11 Pakistani soldiers and additional civilian casualties.
The perpetrators were linked to the group Fitnah al-Khawarij, which reportedly crossed the border from Afghanistan to carry out the strike.
In response, Pakistan summoned the Afghan Deputy Chargé d’Affaires to lodge a formal protest. According to Foreign Office spokesman Tahir Andarabi, a note verbale was handed over expressing “serious concern” over the use of Afghan soil for attacks against Pakistan.
Officials emphasised that such incidents undermine bilateral ties and threaten regional stability. Pakistan urged the Afghan government to take concrete and effective measures against militants operating from its territory to prevent future attacks.
The Bajaur bombing comes amid ongoing concerns over cross-border militancy and highlights persistent security challenges along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Sustained counterterrorism cooperation between the two neighbours is essential to prevent similar incidents and protect civilian populations.
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