China Urges Ceasefire In Pak-Taliban Clashes, Backs Counterterrorism Efforts

He said the establishment of what he described as a moderate system in Afghanistan would benefit all neighbouring countries. Chaudhry warned that if the conflict ends without meaningful consequences, it would fuel further militancy from Afghan soil.

In a post on X, the former Pakistani official said the continuation of the current situation poses a danger to all neighbouring states.

He called for a joint regional strategy to address shared security challenges.

According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar told Faisal bin Farhan that Islamabad had responded to what he described as unprovoked Afghan aggression.

In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said Pakistani forces carried out strikes inside Afghan territory as part of an operation it referred to as “Ghazb lil Haq”.

The statement described the strikes as successful and targeted operations.

In a statement, the ministry said the strikes were launched shortly before midday on Friday, at about 11 a.m. local time, targeting what it described as key Pakistani military facilities.

It said the targets included a military camp near the Faizabad area of Islamabad, a military installation in Nowshera, a base in Jamrud and a military centre in Abbottabad.

The ministry said the operation had been successfully conducted against important Pakistani military bases and facilities. It did not provide details on the type of aircraft or weaponry used.

Pakistan’s government had not issued an official response to the claim at the time of publication.

He said the defence forces, under the leadership of Asim Munir, are carrying out their duties with national spirit and commitment.

According to Radio Pakistan, the prime minister said the armed forces are equipped with professional capabilities, high-quality training and an effective defence strategy, and are fully prepared to confront any internal or external challenge.

Sharif stressed that Pakistan’s territorial integrity would not be compromised under any circumstances and that the armed forces would respond decisively to any act of aggression.

He added that the entire nation stands alongside Pakistan’s armed forces.

The individual, identified as Safiullah, was introduced to the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry with a proposed monthly salary of 2,500 euros, according to the documents.

Sources at the Afghan consulate in Bonn said the man had previously worked at Afghanistan’s embassy in Berlin, which operates under Taliban administration.

Some sources expressed concern about a third-country national having access to confidential consular documents and information, warning of the potential risk of sensitive data being disclosed.

Several former Afghan diplomats said that while it may be common in some cases to employ nationals of the host country at diplomatic missions, appointing a citizen of a third country would be contrary to established principles.

Afghanistan International also received additional documents related to the individual, including his German residence card.

The Taliban have not explained why a Pakistani national was appointed to the position.

The Afghan consulate in Bonn, which was handed over to the Taliban in October, has since resumed operations. The mission was transferred to Taliban representatives following the collective resignation of its diplomats and staff in late September.