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Pakistan Warns of Strong Response to Any Afghan Aggression as Borders Remain Closed
Pakistan seeks peace but warns Afghanistan against supporting terrorism. DG ISPR vows a “harsh and severe” response to any aggression as Torkham and Kharlachi borders stay closed for 20 days, halting trade.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-11-01
Pakistan Warns of Strong Response to Any Afghan Aggression as Borders Remain Closed

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain high as the Foreign Office reaffirmed Islamabad’s desire to avoid further escalation while warning Kabul against allowing its soil to be used for terrorist activities.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that Pakistan seeks peace and stability in the region but emphasized that terrorism will not be tolerated under any circumstances. “We do not want further tension with Afghanistan, but we expect the Afghan government to ensure that its territory is not used against Pakistan,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, issued a stern warning, declaring that any external aggression would be met with a “harsh and severe” response.

“The Pakistan Army is fully committed to defending the homeland,” he said, adding that it is vital to curb the “Kharijite sedition” to ensure peace and stability in the region.

According to diplomatic sources, Pakistan has conveyed a clear message to the Taliban regime that cross-border terrorism originating from Afghan soil will not be tolerated and that Kabul must guarantee peace.

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif echoed the warning, stating that “the Taliban government should stop supporting terrorists; otherwise, it will have to bear the consequences.”

Meanwhile, the Torkham and Kharlachi border crossings have remained completely closed for the past 20 days, disrupting trade between the two countries. Hundreds of freight vehicles carrying essential goods remain stranded in long queues on both sides of the border, worsening the economic strain.

Despite the tensions, peace talks facilitated in Turkey have produced some progress. Both sides agreed to maintain a ceasefire until November 6, with plans to establish a joint mechanism for monitoring and verification. A follow-up meeting is expected to finalize the terms of the peace framework.

Separately, in Sahiwal, security forces arrested seven Afghan nationals accused of illegally residing in Pakistan, while six local homeowners were detained on charges of providing them shelter.

Analysts believe Pakistan’s recent statements signal both a diplomatic push for stability and a firm military stance against terrorism, as Islamabad seeks to balance security concerns with regional peace efforts.
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