Pakistan rubbishes India’s ‘Outlandish Claims’ over Strikes against TTP hideouts in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD – A fresh diplomatic row erupted between Pakistan and India after Islamabad dismissed New Delhi’s criticism of cross-border strikes targeting TTP hideouts in Afghanistan. The development comes after major intelligence-based operation conducted by Pakistan’s security forces along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Sunday night. The ground offensive was followed by calibrated strikes on terrorist hideouts and safe havens, which Pakistani authorities said killed over 2 dozen terrorists. India’s Ministry of External Affairs subsequently condemned Pakistan’s military action, calling it a “blatant act of aggression” and warning that it posed a “direct threat” to regional peace and stability. Defending operation as lawful counterterrorism measure, Islamabad rejected India’s allegations as “outlandish,” setting the stage for another sharp exchange between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Pakistan strongly rejected India’s condemnation of its recent cross-border counterterrorism operation, branding New Delhi’s accusations as “baseless” and “preposterous” while defending the military action as a lawful response to escalating terrorist threats. Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Pakistan’s strikes against terrorist infrastructure inside Afghanistan were “legitimate, targeted and proportionate” actions carried out in accordance with international law to protect the country’s security. Andrabi raised questions over India’s absurd response, accusing New Delhi of attempting to divert attention from its own record. He said India has historically interfered in the internal affairs of neighboring countries, undermined their sovereignty in violation of the UN Charter, and continues to deny Kashmiris their right to self-determination in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, contrary to relevant UN resolutions. Pakistan accused India of actively