Interior Minister Condemns Afghan Taliban Attack on South Waziristan Civilians
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday issued a strong condemnation of an attack attributed to Afghan Taliban elements that targeted civilians in South Waziristan, calling the assault a direct violation of international norms and demanding accountability from Afghan authorities. The statement represents one of the most direct attributions by a senior Pakistani official of cross-border militant violence to the Afghan Taliban.
The minister's remarks coincided with reports of mortar shelling near Angoor Adda that wounded five civilians, suggesting the condemnation is linked directly to Thursday's incident. Naqvi called for immediate action by the Afghan interim government to prevent its territory from being used as a staging ground for attacks against Pakistani civilians and security forces.
Pakistan-Afghanistan relations have been under sustained strain over cross-border militancy, with Islamabad repeatedly pressing Kabul to take decisive action against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and affiliated groups that conduct operations from Afghan soil. The Afghan interim government has consistently rejected Pakistani accusations, creating a diplomatic impasse.
The interior minister's forceful public statement signals that Pakistan is hardening its official position on Afghan Taliban culpability, a shift that may have implications for bilateral engagement and the possible use of additional pressure tools including border management and trade channels.
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