Islamabad says Kabul's denials do not address terror concerns
Pakistan-Afghanistan border news remains tense as Islamabad cites UN and US assessments of the TTP and urges Kabul to act against militants operating from Afghan soil.
Islamabad dismissed the Afghan Taliban regime's claim that Kabul had no ability or motive to destabilise Pakistan, calling the remarks "diversionary allegations".
The statement cited UN and US assessments, including a US report that put TTP strength at 4,000 to 6,000 fighters.
Pakistan urged the Afghan Taliban to act against the TTP and the Balochistan Liberation Army and demanded verifiable action.
Militant attacks in September 2026 reached a monthly level not seen in 12 years, Pakistan says.
Despite several rounds of talks, the two sides have not resolved their differences.