Islamabad Warns Kabul: “Do Not Interfere in Our Internal Affairs”

DID Press: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal statement urging the Taliban government in Kabul to refrain from interfering in Islamabad’s domestic affairs. The statement follows remarks by Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid condemning the Pakistani military’s violent crackdown on protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Party (TLP).

A fresh diplomatic rift has emerged between Islamabad and the Taliban administration after Mujahid criticized Pakistan’s handling of recent unrest. In his earlier comments, the Taliban spokesperson said: “Pakistani forces opened fire on demonstrators, causing heavy civilian casualties and damage.”

In a strongly worded response, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said: “We have noted recent comments made by Afghan spokesperson and urge him to confine his remarks to matters pertaining to Afghanistan. Commenting on Pakistan’s internal affairs is beyond his mandate.”

The statement continued: “The principle of non-interference in the internal matters of states is a cornerstone of international diplomacy. Pakistan does not require external advice on how to manage its domestic affairs.”

Islamabad also reiterated its call for the Taliban to uphold their commitments under the Doha Agreement and ensure that Afghanistan territory is not used by militant groups to attack neighboring countries. “Instead of issuing baseless statements, the Taliban should focus on establishing an inclusive government that truly represents Afghanistan people,” The ministry added.

Earlier, Taliban government had expressed sympathy for the victims of the protests and urged Pakistan to “choose dialogue over the use of force against its own people.”

This exchange of harsh rhetoric underscores the deepening rift between Kabul and Islamabad — a divide that has widened further following recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan territory and the resurgence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) activity near the shared border.