Pakistan Blames Afghanistan-Based Militants for Deadly Attack on Police
Islamabad holds Kabul responsible for harboring terrorists who carried out a deadly attack on police personnel in Pakistan, raising tensions between the neighboring countries.
May 11, 2026 - The government of Pakistan has accused Afghanistan-based militants of orchestrating a lethal attack on a police post that resulted in the deaths of 15 personnel over the weekend.
In a statement released by Pakistan's foreign ministry on Monday, it was emphasized that evidence collected and technical intelligence point to the involvement of terrorists residing within Afghan borders.The incident unfolded on Saturday when a car bombing targeted a police post located in the northwestern region of Pakistan.
Subsequently, an ambush ensued as security forces converged on the scene.
According to Pakistani authorities, this two-pronged assault led to significant casualties among the law enforcement officers responding to the initial explosion.Pakistan's foreign ministry has asserted that a thorough investigation corroborates the notion that the attack was masterminded by individuals located in Afghanistan.
In response to these allegations, the Afghan Taliban government, which currently holds power in Kabul, has not issued an official statement.
Deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat informed Reuters that no comment would be provided at this time.This latest incident exacerbates existing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as Islamabad accuses Kabul of harboring militants who allegedly use Afghan soil to plan attacks within Pakistan.
The Taliban administration denies these allegations, asserting that the issue of militancy within Pakistan is an internal matter.In light of this event, Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat to the foreign ministry and delivered a strong demarche regarding the attack.
This diplomatic move underscored the gravity with which Pakistan regards these developments and served as a categorical warning to the Afghan Taliban regime.
The statement emphasized that if the Taliban continues to provide sanctuary to terrorist organizations, Pakistan will not hesitate to take measures to safeguard its national security and protect its citizens.The resurgence of militant attacks poses a significant threat to peace along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Previous escalations in hostilities, including air strikes conducted by Pakistani forces within Afghan territory in February, marked one of the most intense conflicts in years between the two nations.
These events are indicative of an increasingly fraught relationship between Islamabad and Kabul, underscoring the volatile nature of their diplomatic interactions.
In a statement released by Pakistan's foreign ministry on Monday, it was emphasized that evidence collected and technical intelligence point to the involvement of terrorists residing within Afghan borders.The incident unfolded on Saturday when a car bombing targeted a police post located in the northwestern region of Pakistan.
Subsequently, an ambush ensued as security forces converged on the scene.
According to Pakistani authorities, this two-pronged assault led to significant casualties among the law enforcement officers responding to the initial explosion.Pakistan's foreign ministry has asserted that a thorough investigation corroborates the notion that the attack was masterminded by individuals located in Afghanistan.
In response to these allegations, the Afghan Taliban government, which currently holds power in Kabul, has not issued an official statement.
Deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat informed Reuters that no comment would be provided at this time.This latest incident exacerbates existing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as Islamabad accuses Kabul of harboring militants who allegedly use Afghan soil to plan attacks within Pakistan.
The Taliban administration denies these allegations, asserting that the issue of militancy within Pakistan is an internal matter.In light of this event, Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat to the foreign ministry and delivered a strong demarche regarding the attack.
This diplomatic move underscored the gravity with which Pakistan regards these developments and served as a categorical warning to the Afghan Taliban regime.
The statement emphasized that if the Taliban continues to provide sanctuary to terrorist organizations, Pakistan will not hesitate to take measures to safeguard its national security and protect its citizens.The resurgence of militant attacks poses a significant threat to peace along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Previous escalations in hostilities, including air strikes conducted by Pakistani forces within Afghan territory in February, marked one of the most intense conflicts in years between the two nations.
These events are indicative of an increasingly fraught relationship between Islamabad and Kabul, underscoring the volatile nature of their diplomatic interactions.
