Pakistan formally protested Wednesday to the Taliban government in Afghanistan regarding a recent extremist attack on a military base in the northwest. The assault resulted in the deaths of eight soldiers and multiple injuries.
The Foreign Ministry summoned the deputy chief of the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad to deliver a strong diplomatic note about Monday’s raid in Bannu. It urged Taliban authorities to thoroughly investigate and swiftly take action against those responsible for the attack.
According to Pakistani military reports, ten heavily armed assailants carried out the raid and were killed during intense clashes with security forces.
The Foreign Ministry emphasized that the attackers were linked to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a designated terrorist group operating from Afghanistan. The ministry called for decisive action from Afghan authorities to prevent such attacks and ensure regional security.
In response, the Taliban government in Kabul has not yet addressed these allegations. Previously, they denied the presence of foreign militant groups on Afghan soil.
Pakistani security officials identified one of the attackers as an Afghan national from Logar province, affiliated with the Afghan Taliban.
The United States reacted by renewing its call for the Taliban to combat extremist threats originating from Afghanistan. The State Department underscored the shared interest in regional security with Pakistan.
The United Nations recently highlighted the TTP as the largest terrorist group in Afghanistan, operating with support from the Taliban and al-Qaida.
The TTP, also known as the Pakistani Taliban, has historically supported the Afghan Taliban’s insurgency against NATO forces.
As tensions escalate, Pakistan continues to advocate for rigorous action against terrorism, urging international cooperation to address cross-border security challenges.
