Islamabad, July 1, 2026: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly rejected India’s statement regarding Islamabad’s recent military strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan, describing the allegations as “baseless and preposterous.”
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan’s actions were “legitimate, targeted and proportionate” operations against terrorist infrastructure.
“Pakistan rejects the baseless statement on its legitimate, targeted and proportionate actions against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan,” the spokesperson said.
He termed India’s remarks “preposterous,” accusing New Delhi of having a history of interfering in the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbours in violation of the UN Charter.
The spokesperson further alleged that India continued to deny the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir their right to self-determination in violation of relevant United Nations resolutions.
He also accused India of supporting terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory against Pakistan, saying such actions violate the relevant UN Security Council sanctions regime.
“India continues to play the role of a regional spoiler, and its baseless accusations and inflammatory statements against Pakistan must not be entertained,” Andrabi said.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s position, he said the country would continue to take all appropriate measures to safeguard the security of its citizens in accordance with international law.
The statement comes days after Pakistan launched precision strikes against what it described as terrorist hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border under Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq.
According to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, the overnight operation targeted camps and hideouts in Afghanistan’s Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces, resulting in the deaths of 29 militants and the destruction of large quantities of weapons and ammunition.
The operation followed a series of terrorist attacks inside Pakistan, including incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and an attack on a Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) camp in Karachi.
Pakistan has witnessed a rise in militant violence since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021. Islamabad has repeatedly urged the Afghan authorities to prevent militant groups from using Afghan territory to launch attacks against Pakistan.
Tensions between the two neighbouring countries have also intensified following cross-border incidents, including clashes that erupted in October 2025 after attacks on Pakistani border posts. Despite several rounds of talks, both sides have yet to reach a lasting understanding on border security and counterterrorism cooperation.
