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Afghan Minister Warns Pakistan: Patience Not Weakness, Will Respond at Right Time

Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, Nida Mohammad Nadeem, warned Pakistan that Afghanistan's patience and restraint should not be seen as weakness or retreat, emphasizing a response will come at an appropriate time. He stated that the Taliban were raised in suffering and will defend their system forcefully when necessary. The warning follows Pakistani strikes in Kunar province that killed at least seven people and injured 75, including attacks on a university campus. Afghanistan summoned the Pakistani diplomat, handed a protest letter, and condemned the violation of its territorial integrity as a provocative act.

Key Points: Afghan Minister Warns Pakistan: Patience Not Weakness

  • Afghan minister says patience is not weakness amid Pakistani attacks
  • Taliban raised in suffering, will defend system with all might
  • Pakistani strikes kill 7, injure 75 in Kunar province
  • Afghanistan summons Pakistani diplomat, hands protest letter over civilian attacks
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Patience and restraint should not be taken as weakness or retreat: Afghan minister warns Pakistan

Taliban minister Nida Mohammad Nadeem says Afghanistan's patience against Pakistani attacks is not weakness, warns of response at appropriate time after Kunar strikes.

"Patience should not be interpreted as weakness and the movement is capable of responding forcefully when necessary. - Nida Mohammad Nadeem"

Kabul, April 29

Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, Nida Mohammad Nadeem, has said that Afghanistan's patience and restraint against repeated Pakistani attacks does not showcase weakness or retreat. He emphasised that Kabul will respond to Islamabad at an "appropriate time" and under "appropriate circumstances", local media reported on Wednesday.

Nadeem stated that Afghanistan's resolve and courage will not be shaken after Pakistani attacks. He specifically mentioned the recent attack at Sayed Jamaluddin University in Kunar which he said will not stop scientific progress in the country, Afghanistan International reported.

Stressing that Taliban were raised in suffering and are no strangers to martyrdom, the minister asserted that the Afghans will defend their system with all their might. "Patience should not be interpreted as weakness and the movement is capable of responding forcefully when necessary," Afghanistan International reported.

At least seven people were killed and 75 others injured after Pakistani strikes hit parts of Afghanistan's Kunar province, including the provincial capital, Asadabad and Sarkano district, on Monday. Local sources said that the latest strikes hit several places, including residential areas and Sayed Jamaluddin Afghan University, where mortar rounds targetted the campus, causing damage and panic among students and employees.

On Tuesday, Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistani Embassy in Kabul over the recent attacks carried out by the Pakistani forces on civilian targets in various Afghan provinces.

Kabul also handed a protest letter to the Pakistani diplomat over Islamabad targetting public facilities along the Durand Line, even the university in the centre of Kunar province.

The Ministry strongly condemned the violation of Afghanistan's airspace and the attacks against civilians.

It stated that the actions of Pakistani forces are a clear violation of Afghanistan's territorial integrity, contrary to international principles, and a provocative act.

"The Islamic Emirate categorically rejects allegations that the recent escalation started by the Afghan side, and underscores the imperative that the root causes of the situation must be investigated with due diligence," the Afghan ministry said.

Calling on the Pakistani side to refrain from such actions, Afghanistan reiterated that it reserves a legitimate right to defend its soil and people. It also reminded Pakistan that the continuation of such "irresponsible actions" will have "undesirable consequences".

- IANS

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Sneha F
While I understand the sentiment, I'm a bit cautious about the Taliban's rhetoric. They were in power before and it didn't end well for Afghan civilians, especially women and girls. The Pakistani attacks are wrong, no doubt, but let's not romanticize the Taliban either. 🧐
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Ravi K
Pakistan's aggression is not surprising. They have been destabilizing Afghanistan for decades, using it as a playground for their strategic games. The Taliban may be extreme, but on this issue, they have every right to defend their sovereignty. India must support Afghanistan in this matter, regardless of who is in power in Kabul.
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Jessica F
This is a serious escalation. Pakistan's strikes on a university and residential areas are war crimes under international law. Afghanistan's warning is justifiable. I'm just worried about the cycle of violence continuing. Diplomatic efforts are needed urgently.
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Aman W
Man, this is sad. Afghans have suffered so much already – wars, terrorism, poverty. And now Pakistani bombs on a university? The Taliban's anger is understandable. But I wonder if their response will be measured or if it will spiral into more chaos. Pakistan needs to be called out strongly. 🇦🇫

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