Taliban Warns Pakistan of Military Operation
The Taliban administration stated it would respond harshly to any potential cross-border military operations by Pakistan and rejected the allegations.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced that they would give a harsh response if Pakistan were to conduct a military operation on Afghan soil, while strongly rejecting accusations that they support militant groups in the region.
Warning on Sovereignty and Defense
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid explicitly stated that they would defend their sovereign rights against potential attacks by Pakistan.
Rejection of Militant Accusations
The Kabul administration rejected claims that Afghan territory is being used for attacks against Pakistan, stating that internal security issues must be resolved by Pakistan.
Call for Dialogue and Mediation
Despite the ongoing tensions, the Taliban gave the green light to mediation by Saudi Arabia and requested the strengthening of intelligence-sharing and cooperation mechanisms.