'If someone dares to commit such acts': Taliban's Muttaqi warns Pakistan from Indian soil after Kabul strikes

Afghanistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi - File Photo

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has issued a stark warning to Pakistan amid reports of blasts in Kabul and border areas, reportedly linked to Pakistani attacks. Speaking during his India visit, Muttaqi criticised Islamabad’s approach, saying, "I think it’s a wrong step by the Pakistan government. Such issues cannot be resolved by strength... If someone dares to commit such acts, they should first talk to Britain, the USSR, and America-they’ll tell them it’s not good to play such games with Afghanistan."

He added, "Yes, I have this information that a blast was heard in Kabul, but we do not know what this sound was, and no casualty has been reported so far. However, in border areas, some attacks have happened, and we condemn it. We have opened the doors for dialogue and diplomacy. Countries with issues should resolve them internally. I don’t understand why some people have problems with the peace Afghanistan has achieved after 40 years. Peace and prosperity are good for all. Our geography allows us to be a substantive transit route. As much as we want good relations with India, we want them with Pakistan too, but it cannot be achieved by us alone."

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Multiple explosions were reported in Kabul on Thursday as Pakistan conducted a cross-border operation targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in the capital city of Afghanistan. The alleged attack by Pakistan came amid Muttaqi's maiden visit to India.

Muttaqi's October 9-16 visit marks the first high-level delegation from Kabul to New Delhi since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Muttaqi met to discuss measures to boost bilateral relations and development cooperation.

Jaishankar announced that India would upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full Embassy, reaffirming New Delhi’s engagement with Afghanistan despite not formally recognising the Taliban government. “India is fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Afghanistan. To enhance that, I am pleased to announce the upgrading of India’s technical mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy of India,” he said.

The ministers also agreed on a broad development and humanitarian package, which includes six new projects, 20 ambulances, MRI and CT scan machines, vaccines, and cancer medicines for Afghan hospitals. “Your visit marks an important step in advancing our ties and affirming the enduring friendship between India and Afghanistan,” Jaishankar added.

Both sides discussed economic, educational, and cultural cooperation. Jaishankar highlighted new flights between Kabul and New Delhi and expanded scholarships for Afghan students. Praising Afghan athletes, he said, “The emergence of Afghan cricket talent is truly impressive.”

The two ministers also pledged closer coordination on counterterrorism, acknowledging the “shared threat of cross-border terrorism” affecting both countries. Jaishankar thanked Afghanistan for understanding India’s security concerns and for supporting India after the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Finally, India and Afghanistan agreed to continue humanitarian cooperation, including reconstruction work in earthquake-hit areas and ongoing food aid programs.