ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office summoned the Afghan diplomat to formally register a strong protest over the recent terrorist attack in Bajaur.
According to Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, the Afghan Deputy Ambassador was handed an official protest note expressing deep concern over the use of Afghan territory in the Bajaur attack.
On February 16, security forces in Bajaur were targeted in a cross-border attack carried out by militants affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of 11 personnel.
The spokesperson highlighted Pakistan’s serious concern that Afghan soil continues to be used for terrorism against Pakistan. He noted that the leadership of the Therik-i-Taliban Pakistan remains based in Afghanistan and continues to operate openly from there.
The Afghan diplomat was reminded that such incidents undermine bilateral relations and regional peace. Despite multiple assurances from the Taliban, there has been little concrete action to curb these cross-border threats.
Pakistan once again urged the Afghan government to take effective and tangible measures against militants operating from its territory to prevent future attacks.
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