Incendiary statement attributed to Taliban official fuels alarm over escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
KABUL: A senior Taliban-appointed official in Afghanistan has triggered widespread outrage after allegedly issuing extreme threats against Pakistan, further straining already tense relations between the neighboring countries.
According to local reports, Kabul’s deputy governor, Qudratullah Amini, claimed that if authorized by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, forces could move to take control of Pakistan and target civilians. The reported remarks included violent rhetoric directed at women and children, drawing sharp condemnation from analysts and observers.
The statement has sparked anger across social media and raised alarm among international human rights advocates, who warn that such language violates basic humanitarian principles and international law. Experts say rhetoric advocating violence against civilians particularly women and unborn children represents a dangerous escalation.
The comments come amid heightened tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where security incidents have increased in recent weeks. Analysts caution that inflammatory statements could undermine already fragile diplomatic channels between the two countries.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, criticized the situation in a social media post, calling past policies toward Afghanistan a “serious mistake” and accusing hostile elements of turning against Pakistan despite being given refuge.
As of now, there has been no official clarification or denial from Afghan authorities regarding the reported remarks, nor a formal diplomatic response from Islamabad. Observers warn that without de-escalation, such rhetoric risks further destabilizing the region.
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