A deadly militant onslaught in Pakistan’s Bajaur has triggered a strong diplomatic response: a formal demarche to Afghanistan, alleging use of its territory for the TTP-orchestrated suicide bombing that felled 11 security personnel. The move amplifies Islamabad’s grievances against unchecked terror exports from Kabul.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office summoned Afghan diplomatic personnel to relay the protest, lambasting the vehicle bomb and ensuing firefight at key checkpoints. Labeled ‘Fitna al-Khawarij,’ TTP’s role underscores the group’s entrenched Afghan presence, per Pakistani claims.
Despite Kabul’s vows, ‘no concrete or visible action’ has curbed TTP activities, the demarche asserted. ISPR chronicled the Monday carnage: bomb-laden truck breaches defenses, claims 11 lives, countered by eliminating 12 foes.
Echoing prior clashes, Afghanistan shot down Pakistan’s Islamabad mosque attack narrative as ‘baseless,’ following Asif’s evidence hints of Afghan transit. Kabul highlighted Islamabad’s pattern of deflection, questioning preventive lapses and urging security overhauls per Islamic norms.
From Balochistan blasts to border clashes, mutual distrust festers. This protest note signals Pakistan’s resolve to press for results, amid calls for international mediation. Yet, as accusations mount without resolution, the human cost escalates, demanding urgent bilateral action to stanch the terror flow.