Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of Breaking the Sovereign Territory of Kabul

The Afghan Taliban accused Pakistan of breaching Kabul’s “sovereign territory”, describing it as “unprecedented, violent and provocative act”.

The claim comes after two strong explosions in the city were heard in the city.

Pakistan has also bombed a civil market in the border province of Patta, in southeastern Afghanistan, a statement from the Taliban Defense Ministry said on Friday. The locals there told the BBC Afghan service that a number of stores had been destroyed.

Pakistan neither confirmed nor denied that they had begun an attack in Afghanistan.

However, during a press conference held in the city of Peshawar on Friday, a top general, suggesting Afghanistan, is used as a “basis of work for terrorism against Pakistan”.

“To protect Pakistani lives and properties, what measures should be taken,” added General Ahmed Sharif Ceudri.

Pakistan has long accused the Afghan Taliban of being allowed to the Pakistani Taliban, also known as TTP, to work from their land. The Taliban government has always denied it.

There were rumors that the Kabul blasts were part of a purposeful attack on TTP leader, Noor Wali Mehsud.

In response, TTP posted an unverified voice note from Mehsud, saying he was still alive.

Exactly what happened is not clear; Afghanistan’s BBC correspondent saw no signs of an explosion in the suspect of the explosions on Friday, but reported a heavy presence of the Taliban and mobile checkpoints.

The Taliban Defense Ministry warned in its statement that if the situation worsens, “the consequences would be due to the Pakistani army”.

However, the Taliban Foreign Minister – who is currently in the Indian capital Delhi – said they wanted to maintain good relations with Pakistan.

“Pakistan should not repeat this mistake,” Amir Khan Mutaki told a selected group of 16 male journalists from the Indian media. “Our problems can be solved through negotiations, not by war.”