The statement also criticised the Taliban administration, describing it as “non-inclusive and non-representative”, and accused it of attempting to externalise internal challenges.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Information on Sunday dismissed allegations by Afghanistan’s Taliban administration that Pakistani forces or intelligence agencies were involved in reported violence in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, calling the claims “frivolous, baseless and devoid of any truth.”

In a statement issued through its official fact-check account on X, the ministry categorically denied accusations that Pakistan had supported any armed groups or facilitated the movement, recruitment, or training of former Afghan security personnel or members of militant organisations, including Daesh, operating in Afghanistan.

The response came after Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence alleged that individuals backed by Pakistan had crossed the border and taken part in internal clashes in Nuristan.

Pakistan’s information ministry said no evidence had been presented to substantiate the allegations, noting that no identities, documents, communications, forensic proof, or independent verification had been provided.

The ministry also questioned the authenticity of a video circulating on social media that was being used to support the claims, saying it appeared to show a small group of unarmed individuals and describing it as a “pre-planned video shoot”.

Islamabad urged the Afghan Taliban administration to focus on addressing security challenges within Afghanistan and take action against militant groups operating from Afghan territory. The statement reiterated Pakistan’s long-standing position that Afghan soil should not be used for attacks against Pakistan or any other country.

The ministry further said it was “ironic” for Afghanistan to accuse Pakistan of supporting terrorism while militant organisations based in Afghanistan continued to pose threats to Pakistan and regional stability.

Pakistan cited reports by the United Nations and other international organisations that have documented the presence of various militant groups in Afghanistan. It argued that such allegations could not divert attention from the activities of armed groups operating from Afghan territory.

The statement also criticised the Taliban administration, describing it as “non-inclusive and non-representative”, and accused it of attempting to externalise internal challenges.

Islamabad has repeatedly called on Kabul to dismantle sanctuaries used by the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), saying these groups continue to carry out attacks inside Pakistan.

A United Nations Security Council monitoring report covering the period from December 16, 2025, to June 9, 2026, noted concerns over links between the Afghan Taliban and TTP, and highlighted cooperation among militant groups including TTP, Al Qaeda, Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIL-K) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Pak-Afghan Tensions Continue

Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have remained tense in recent years due to concerns over cross-border militancy and security incidents.

In September, Pakistan carried out airstrikes against militant hideouts near the Afghan border following major attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while both sides also exchanged accusations over drone incidents and border violations.

On Friday, Pakistan’s information ministry also rejected Afghan claims that an alleged Pakistani post near the Spin Boldak border had been destroyed.