Pakistan Briefs Foreign Envoys on Border Tensions, Cites Security Threats from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD – In a high-level diplomatic briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Pakistan informed foreign envoys about the escalating situation along its border with Afghanistan, underscoring the security challenges it faces from terrorist attacks originating from Afghan territory.

Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch led the briefing, outlining Pakistan’s official position on the recent tensions and border incidents. She presented details on what she described as a rising number of terrorist attacks within Pakistan that were planned and launched from across the Afghan border.

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In a firm statement, the Foreign Secretary clarified that Pakistan’s recent military actions along the border were necessary measures taken under its inherent right to self-defence. She asserted that these responses were targeted and proportional, aimed at neutralizing imminent security threats.

Despite the current friction, Foreign Secretary Baloch emphasized that Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to the principle of peaceful coexistence and neighbourly relations. The briefing aimed to provide a comprehensive context for Pakistan’s actions and to seek understanding from the international community regarding its security imperatives.

The session was also attended by senior officials, including Additional Secretaries Syed Tahir Andrabi and Syed Ali Asad Gilani, who participated in the detailed presentation to the diplomatic corps.

The briefing signifies Pakistan’s efforts to diplomatically manage the border crisis and present its case directly to the international community, amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations and calls for the Afghan Taliban-led government to prevent its territory from being used for attacks against its neighbours.