Pakistan Condemns Afghan Border Incursion, Rejects Allegations of Hosting ISIS Camps

During his weekly press briefing, the spokesperson stated that the Torkham border was closed due to Afghanistan’s unauthorized construction efforts and unprovoked firing within Pakistani territory.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, has revealed that Afghan authorities attempted to construct two border posts within Pakistan’s territory and resorted to firing when stopped by Pakistani forces.

During his weekly press briefing, the spokesperson stated that the Torkham border was closed due to Afghanistan’s unauthorized construction efforts and unprovoked firing within Pakistani territory.

Addressing the extradition of terrorist Sharifullah to the U.S., he emphasized that it was conducted by Pakistan-U.S. security and counterterrorism cooperation, with all legal requirements fulfilled. He clarified that Sharifullah’s arrest and extradition were not isolated events but part of ongoing Pakistan-U.S. cooperation on counterterrorism.

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On the issue of U.S. travel restrictions on Pakistani and Afghan nationals, he stated that the Foreign Office had no confirmed information regarding such measures. However, he reaffirmed that Pakistan maintains long-standing friendly relations with the U.S., a major trading partner.

Rejecting Afghan allegations that ISIS maintains camps inside Pakistan, the spokesperson strongly condemned and dismissed the claims, labeling them as baseless.

Discussing the Kashmir issue, he strongly denounced the settlement of foreign nationals in Indian-occupied Kashmir, reiterating Pakistan’s firm stance against demographic changes in the disputed region.

He reiterated Pakistan’s neutral stance regarding the Russia- Ukraine conflict, stating"Our policy on Ukraine is clear. We support peace and maintain positive relations with both Russia and Ukraine."