Faisal Karim Kundi warns of a firm response to further aggression after an attack on civilian areas in Angoor Adda, South Waziristan, amid continuing border tensions.
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has warned the Afghan Taliban authorities that Pakistan will respond firmly to any attack on its citizens or violation of its sovereignty following an attack on civilian areas in Angoor Adda, South Waziristan, that reportedly killed one person and injured five members of a family.
In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, Kundi condemned what he described as unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban regime, saying Pakistan would not tolerate hostile actions against its people or threats to its territorial integrity.
He warned the Afghan Taliban authorities against underestimating Pakistan’s determination to defend its territory and protect its citizens.
The governor’s remarks followed an attack on civilian areas in Angoor Adda, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, on Tuesday night. According to reported details, five family members were injured and another member of the family was killed.
Pakistan’s military responded by destroying Afghan Taliban checkpoints, while security forces remained on high alert along the border to prevent further attacks.
Kundi praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for what he described as a swift and decisive response. He said Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa had suffered greatly in the fight against terrorism, sacrificing thousands of lives, but stressed that the province would not allow any force to threaten its residents or national security.
He also said the armed forces had the nation’s full support in defending Pakistan’s territorial integrity. Any further aggression, he warned, would be met with firm determination.
Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue
The latest incident comes amid persistent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over cross-border security and militant activity.
Islamabad has repeatedly accused the Afghan Taliban authorities of allowing militant groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to operate from Afghan territory and launch attacks inside Pakistan. Kabul denies the allegations and maintains that militancy in Pakistan is an internal matter.
Cross-border clashes intensified in late February, prompting Pakistan to launch Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. The military campaign followed renewed fighting along the border after Afghan Taliban forces reportedly opened fire at several locations, triggering a Pakistani military response.
Tensions escalated further after Afghanistan launched a border offensive in response to Pakistani airstrikes targeting alleged militant positions.
The two countries agreed to a weeklong ceasefire on March 18 ahead of Eidul Fitr, following requests from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. However, security concerns and disagreements over militant activity have continued to strain bilateral relations.
Pakistan’s demands in peace talks
During peace talks held in Urumqi, China, in April, Pakistan presented three key demands to the Afghan Taliban authorities.
Islamabad called for the formal designation of the TTP as a terrorist organisation, the dismantling of its infrastructure and verifiable evidence that action had been taken against the group.
The demands remain central to Pakistan’s negotiating position as Islamabad continues to press Kabul to address cross-border militancy.
Kundi’s latest warning underscores Pakistan’s stated position that protecting its citizens and territorial sovereignty remains a priority amid continuing tensions along the shared border.
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