Last Updated on September 19, 2026 by YeJahan
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ISLAMABAD (Sept 19): Pakistan has launched a blistering diplomatic assault on the Afghan Taliban, accusing the regime of actively sponsoring cross-border terrorism following a deadly mosque bombing in Kohat.
In an unusually fierce statement on X (formerly Twitter), Ministry of Information warned Kabul that Pakistan retains the right under international law to eliminate terrorist threats wherever they hide, signaling a dangerous escalation in relations between the neighbouring countries.
Pakistan’s statement came on the heels of a militant attack targeted civilians and police officers during Friday prayers at a mosque in Kohat. Pakistani authorities swiftly blamed the atrocity on Fitna al-Khawarij, the official designation for the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), stating the attackers operate from deep within secure sanctuaries across the Afghan border.
The diplomatic fallout intensified following comments from the chief Afghan Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, who reportedly threatened Pakistan with a “crushing response” amidst simmering border tensions.
Islamabad branded Mujahid’s remarks as reprehensible, accusing Kabul of using empty threats to deflect from its failure to clean out militant networks. Officials stated that the Taliban regime is under a strict legal obligation under the Doha Agreement to prevent Afghan soil from being used to launch international attacks.
We strongly condemn the barbaric terrorist attack on civilians and Police officials offering Juma prayers in Kohat. The attack, perpetrated by the vilest of Khwarij with roots in Afghanistan, reminds us that terrorism has no religion and no justification. Those who perpetrate,…
— Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (@MoIB_Official) September 19, 2026
While the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal condemnation of the Kohat bombing, Pakistani officials noted with suspicion that Kabul deliberately omitted the word “terrorism” from its statement. Islamabad countered that mere expressions of sympathy are meaningless without verifiable action to dismantle training camps, halt recruitment, and disrupt cross-border supply lines.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry warned that the Taliban’s continued tolerance of militant groups would trigger severe regional instability. It called on the international community to pressure Kabul into compliance before the security crisis spills further across South Asia.
Despite previously pursuing diplomatic dialogue with the Taliban leadership, Islamabad insisted it would no longer allow the pretense of peace talks to act as a shield for those targeting its citizens.
Copyright YeJahan News Network, 2026
