Web Desk: Pakistan on Saturday rejected remarks by a British official on border developments with Afghanistan, saying the comments did not reflect the full scope of the security situation and overlooked ongoing cross-border threats.
In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad had taken note of a social media post by the United Kingdom’s Special Representative for Afghanistan but described the assessment as one-sided and lacking context.
Andrabi said militant activity originating from Afghan territory had continued despite a temporary pause announced by Pakistan in March 2026 as a goodwill measure.
He added that cross-border shelling and infiltration attempts had resulted in dozens of civilian casualties in Pakistan in recent weeks. According to the statement, these incidents included both direct attacks and operations carried out by groups described as operating with support from the Taliban.
At the same time, the spokesperson said Pakistani forces had acted with restraint while responding to threats, targeting what he described as militant positions and support infrastructure across the border.
The statement also rejected allegations that Pakistan’s actions had caused civilian harm inside Afghanistan, saying such claims lacked credible evidence.
Officials maintained that security forces had carried out “precise and proportionate” responses while preventing multiple infiltration attempts into Pakistani territory.
Meanwhile, Islamabad urged international partners to take a more comprehensive view of the situation, emphasizing what it described as the underlying drivers of militancy in the region.
The Foreign Office said commentary that does not address the root causes of cross-border violence risks presenting an incomplete picture.
Pakistan also reiterated its position that it has borne significant costs in its campaign against militancy, calling for greater recognition of its efforts and sacrifices.
The latest exchange highlights ongoing tensions along the Pak-Afghan border, where both sides have traded accusations over security incidents in recent months.
Although Pakistan has signaled a willingness to de-escalate, officials indicated that continued attacks and infiltration attempts remain a key concern, complicating efforts to stabilize the border region.
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