Pakistan has expressed its deep concerns regarding Afghanistan’s recentactions on its territory, asserting that these actions have infringed uponits sovereignty and subsequently led to the temporary closure of theTorkham border. This border crossing plays a crucial role as a majortransit point for travelers and goods between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The Foreign Office of Pakistan issued a statement on this matter, which wasdelivered by the Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch.
In response to the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ statements, whichincluded what Pakistan deemed “irrelevant comments” about its economy andforeign trade, Baloch expressed surprise and emphasized that the interimAfghan authorities are well aware of the reasons behind the border closureat Torkham. Pakistan’s position is firmly rooted in its sovereignty, and itcannot tolerate the construction of any structures by the interim Afghangovernment within its territory.
The situation escalated on September 6 when Afghan troops, instead ofpursuing peaceful resolution, engaged in indiscriminate firing thattargeted Pakistani military posts and inflicted damage upon theinfrastructure at the Torkham Border Terminal. This hostile action put thelives of both Pakistani and Afghan civilians at risk as they attempted toprevent the erection of unauthorized structures.
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Pakistan strongly condemns such unprovoked and indiscriminate firing, as itnot only jeopardizes lives but also bolsters terrorist elements that findrefuge within Afghanistan, as indicated by the UN Security Council’sAnalytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team’s latest report.
Despite these tensions, Pakistan continues to express its desire for apeaceful and amicable border relationship with Afghanistan. The nationremains committed to fostering an environment of peace and cooperationbetween the two neighboring countries, with the hope that dialogue anddiplomacy will ultimately prevail
