Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Taliban Seeks Pakistan Dialogue, Denies Afghan Territory Used for Attacks
Pakistan says militants from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan are hiding and planning attacks from Afghanistan.
The Taliban government in Afghanistan denies this accusation.
Its spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, says Afghanistan will not let anyone use its land to attack another country.
He asked Pakistan to share evidence if it has any.
He also said arguments, threats, and attacks will not solve the problem.
The two countries have experienced border clashes, and Pakistan has carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan, according to the report.
Mujahid said Afghanistan wants separate and friendly relations with both Pakistan and India.
He also said India is important for trade, healthcare, and other cooperation.
The comments came as Afghanistan’s embassy in New Delhi marked the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid urged Pakistan to resolve tensions through dialogue rather than pressure or aggression.
Mujahid rejected Pakistan’s allegations that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants operate from Afghan territory.
He assured Pakistan, India, and other countries that Afghanistan would not be used to launch attacks against them.
The dispute has coincided with repeated border clashes and Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan, according to the report.
Mujahid described India-Afghanistan cooperation in trade, healthcare, diplomacy, and economic relations as important.
- Who
- Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid and officials involved in Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.
- What
- The Taliban called for dialogue with Pakistan and denied that Afghan territory is being used by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for attacks.
- When
- The comments were made in an interview with Republic TV; the Afghan embassy event was held on Monday, 16 August.
- Where
- The dispute concerns Afghanistan-Pakistan border areas, while the reported diplomatic event took place at Afghanistan’s embassy in New Delhi.
- Why
- Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring militants responsible for attacks in Pakistan, while the Taliban says the allegations are incorrect and wants the issue resolved through dialogue.
Taliban Position
Pakistan’s Allegations
Use of Afghan territory
Taliban Position
The Taliban says it does not allow anyone, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, to use Afghan territory against another country.
Pakistan’s Allegations
Pakistan alleges that TTP militants have taken refuge in Afghanistan and use its territory to plan and execute attacks in Pakistan.
How to resolve the dispute
Taliban Position
Mujahid says Pakistan should share evidence and pursue dialogue and goodwill instead of pressure, propaganda, or aggression.
Pakistan’s Allegations
Pakistan’s reported airstrikes and accusations indicate that it is treating the alleged militant presence as a security threat requiring action.
Afghanistan’s regional relationships
Taliban Position
The Taliban says Afghanistan should maintain separate relations with India and Pakistan and should not become an arena for their rivalry.
Pakistan’s Allegations
Pakistan’s concerns reflect its view that developments in Afghanistan are directly affecting its security.
- Taliban spokesperson
- Zabihullah Mujahid
- Militant group named
- Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, described as separate from Afghanistan’s Taliban
- Taliban position
- Afghan territory will not be allowed to be used against any country
- Pakistan’s allegation
- TTP militants are using Afghan territory to plan and carry out attacks in Pakistan
- Reported escalation
- The dispute has involved repeated border clashes and Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan
- India-Afghanistan relations
- The Taliban says it seeks diplomatic and economic relations with India, including cooperation in trade and healthcare
- Embassy event
- Afghanistan’s embassy in New Delhi held a Victory Day gathering on Monday, 16 August, marking the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul