Pakistan Rejects India’s Criticism Over Strikes Along Afghan Border

Pakistan on Wednesday rejected India’s criticism of its recent counterterrorism operations along the Afghanistan border, calling New Delhi’s remarks “absurd and baseless.” In a statement shared on X, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi rejected India’s comments, describing the strikes as lawful, precise, and proportionate. Andrabi said India had no grounds to question Pakistan’s actions, accusing New Delhi of having a long history of interfering in the internal affairs of neighbouring countries and violating their sovereignty in breach of the UN Charter. He further criticised India for continuing policies that deny Kashmiris their right to self-determination in Jammu and Kashmir, arguing that these actions contradict relevant UN resolutions. PR No. 158/2026 Statement by the Spokesperson 🔗⬇️ pic.twitter.com/rg73rPGrWd — Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 1, 2026 The spokesperson also alleged that India has been supporting militant groups operating from Afghan territory against Pakistan, claiming New Delhi has played a destabilising role in the region and violated international sanctions frameworks. He stressed that Pakistan would continue taking all necessary steps under international law to ensure the protection and security of its citizens, adding that India’s accusations and provocative rhetoric should not be taken seriously. The statement followed a security operation carried out by Pakistani forces on Sunday night along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. According to officials, intelligence-led ground action, supported by targeted strikes on militant safe havens, resulted in the killing of 25 terrorists. The operation came shortly after militants attacked a local headquarters of the Pakistan Rangers in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar, where three security personnel lost their lives. Following the strikes, India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned Pakistan’s military action, labelling it an act of aggression and warni