Taliban Admits Inability to Defend Against Pakistani Airstrikes

Habibullah Agha, the acting Minister of Education in the Taliban administration, admitted on Sunday during a meeting in Kabul that the Taliban lack the defensive capability to counter Pakistani airstrikes. According to him, a major reason for this weakness is the lack of military technology, which prevents the group from effectively safeguarding the country’s airspace.

Despite this acknowledgment, Agha claimed that Taliban forces have achieved what he described as “victories” in ground clashes with Pakistani troops, asserting that Pakistani forces have retreated from their positions during these confrontations.

Emphasizing the importance of education in modern sciences and technology, the acting education minister urged Afghan youth to pursue contemporary knowledge so they can, in his words, protect the country’s “sovereignty.”

These remarks come amid broader challenges faced by the Taliban administration, not only regarding cross-border tensions but also in addressing structural and capacity-related shortcomings within the country.

The Taliban’s passive response to Pakistan’s repeated airstrikes has once again underscored the administration’s apparent incapacity, exacerbated by a lack of international legitimacy, limited resources, and outdated technology.