Taliban Warns Pakistan of Strong Retaliation in Case of Military Action
Mohammad Naeem Wardak, Deputy Minister for Finance and Administration at the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry, issued a warning to Pakistan on Tuesday, October 29, through a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating that any military aggression would be met with a fierce and reciprocal response.
“The Pakistani military regime must understand that any form of aggression will receive an equally forceful and decisive reply,” he wrote.
In a clear threat, Wardak pointed to the geographical proximity between Afghanistan and Pakistan, claiming that due to the long shared border and close ties, the Taliban could reach “the throat of the enemy.” The comments come amid rising tensions between the two countries in recent weeks.
Wardak also emphasized that while the Taliban approaches negotiations in a realistic and committed manner, it is fully prepared to defend itself against any military actions. His remarks come as reports have emerged that the Pakistani delegation may pull out from the Istanbul talks.
A Taliban official, speaking to Amu TV on the condition of anonymity, said internal disagreements and lack of coordination within Pakistan’s leadership have led to a deadlock in negotiations. According to the source, certain military factions in Pakistan are obstructing progress, and the Pakistani delegation lacks the “authority and logic” necessary for effective talks.
The official also addressed the issue of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), asserting that the group is an internal Pakistani problem and has no ties to Afghanistan. “This is not a new issue; it has historical roots. The Pakistani government must resolve it internally,” he said.
He added that expecting the Afghan population to control attacks within Pakistani territory is “unreasonable,” as Afghanistan lacks the capacity to do so and cannot represent the TTP in any capacity.
These rising tensions are taking place against a backdrop of historically strained relations characterized by mutual distrust and intelligence rivalries. Observers say the Taliban administration is adopting a hardline stance to distance itself from the TTP crisis and attribute the ongoing border instability to Pakistan.
