Kabul Rejects Islamabad's Terrorism Claims as Failed Policy

The diplomatic friction intensified after Sharif raised concerns with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding militant groups allegedly operating from Afghan soil. Sharif demanded verifiable action against these factions, a request that triggered immediate pushback from the Afghan leadership. Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that casting blame on Afghanistan serves only to mask Pakistan's domestic failures, labeling the rhetoric a failed policy that ignores systemic instability.

Deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat echoed this sentiment, asserting that such accusations actively sabotage ongoing negotiation processes. Both Afghan officials maintained that the regional impact of Pakistan’s internal volatility is a matter of serious concern, urging Islamabad to focus on constructive domestic reform rather than external finger-pointing. This latest exchange underscores the deepening mistrust between the two neighbors, as Islamabad persists in its demands for security crackdowns and Kabul continues to reject the legitimacy of these allegations.