The people of Afghanistan have always defended their country’s territorial and independence on the course of history. In recent days, Pakistani officials in their remarks have signaled that Pakistan may attack on Afghanistan soil to target Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in a recent interview with a Pakistani news channel said that Islamabad may target Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts on Afghanistan soil. Reacting to the statement the Defense Ministry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said it would not let anyone to attack Afghanistan soil.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Defense of the IEA considered the assertion of the Pakistani Interior Minister about the presence of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan as provocative and baseless.
“Afghanistan is not without its owner, as always, we are ready to defend the territorial integrity and independence of our homeland, and it is mentionable we have a better experience than anyone in defending and protecting our country,” the statement said, adding that Afghanistan is requesting that any concerns and problems should be resolved through diplomatic channels.
Meanwhile, in responding to the assertion of the Pakistani interior minister about the presence of TTP in Pakistan and possible attack on Afghanistan soil, the Islamic Emirate spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that they would not allow anyone to attack Afghanistan, adding that the nation wants good relations with Pakistan and Islamabad’s officials should use caution while speaking.
“No country has the right to attack another nation’s territory. There is no legislation in the world that permits such a transgression. If anyone has any worries, they should share them with the Islamic Emirate since it has sufficient forces and can take action,” he said.
A number of Afghan experts call on both sides to negotiate and address the tensions through diplomatic channels.
“A logical word is to address the ongoing tension through diplomatic channels,” said Sayed Akbar Agha, an Afghan expert.
He said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan would not allow any group to use its soil against any country, adding that the country would not allow any country to attack any targets in its soil.
Pakistan has recently faced with a range of attacks mostly carried out by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The group is believed to be active in most areas on the other side of the Durand Line. It is good for Pakistan to address the issue with Afghanistan side through diplomatic channel. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has always assured the world including Pakistan that no group will be allowed to use Afghanistan soil against other countries. Saida Ahmadi
Afghans always ready to defend Afghanistan’s territorial integrity & independence
