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Taliban Spokesman: "This Is Not Pakistan's War" Amid Rising Tensions

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated the group does not expect a war with Pakistan, advocating for good neighborly relations instead. He suggested current tensions may be driven by external actors or Pakistan's mistaken belief that the Taliban would remain under its influence. Mujahid explicitly described the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as an internal Pakistani issue, asserting the group operates from within Pakistan's territory. The comments come as regional figures call for resumed dialogue to rebuild trust between Kabul and Islamabad.

Key Points: Taliban Rejects War with Pakistan, Blames External Forces

  • Denies expecting war with Pakistan
  • Calls TTP Pakistan's internal issue
  • Rejects Taliban being under Pakistan's control
  • Blames tensions on external actors or miscalculations
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"This is not Pakistan's war," says Taliban spokesperson Mujahid on Kabul-Islamabad tensions

Taliban spokesperson denies war with Pakistan, calls TTP an internal issue & rejects foreign support claims. Calls for dialogue to ease Kabul-Islamabad tensions.

"This is not Pakistan's war. This war is being dictated by another side. - Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban Spokesperson"

Kabul, January 3

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that the group does not expect a war with Pakistan, stressing that its approach is based on a policy of good neighbourly relations and that confrontation between the two sides benefits no one.

Expanding on this position, Mujahid said tensions between Kabul and Islamabad have negatively affected several sectors and serve no constructive purpose, according to Tolo News.

He linked the situation to two possible factors, suggesting that certain circles in Pakistan may be acting at the direction of another country or that they expected the Taliban, after coming to power, to remain under Pakistan's influence.

Against this backdrop, Mujahid rejected the idea that the current tensions reflect Pakistan's own interests.

"This is not Pakistan's war. This war is being dictated by another side, and they (the attackers) are acting as mercenaries and hired killers. Or it could be that they assumed, and even promoted, the idea that the Islamic Emirate was an extension of Pakistan and under its control. Pakistan may have believed this was true," he said.

Addressing security concerns, Mujahid described Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as an internal issue for Pakistan, stating that the group operates from within Pakistani territory.

"They have bases inside Pakistan, command zones for their operations, areas under their control, and full dominance there. So, they have no need to come to Afghanistan," Mujahid added, according to Tolo News.

Turning to broader claims about external influence, Mujahid also rejected assertions that the Taliban received foreign support during the 20-year conflict, emphasising that the group owes no allegiance to any external power and that the fighting was carried out entirely inside Afghanistan.

"First, our war did not originate from any foreign country. Afghanistan's 20-year struggle was conducted from within its own soil. We fought in every province, Faryab, Kunduz, Badakhshan, Herat, Kandahar, Helmand, and across the country. This means the war was widespread and rooted in the people, and no country has done us a favor," he said.

The comments come amid rising tensions between Kabul and Islamabad.

Meanwhile, religious scholars and political figures, speaking during a virtual discussion, called for the immediate resumption of talks between the two countries to rebuild trust and support humanitarian efforts at border crossings, Tolo News reported.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The finger-pointing about the TTP is the real story here. If the TTP's bases are inside Pakistan as claimed, it's a massive security failure for Islamabad. The people living near that border deserve peace, not this endless blame game.
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Priya S
Mujahid saying "no country has done us a favour" is a strong statement. It's a message to the whole world, not just Pakistan. But actions speak louder than words. The focus should be on the humanitarian crisis and the suffering of ordinary Afghans. 🙏
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Rohit P
Classic case of the student turning on the teacher? Pakistan's establishment must be having a tough time digesting this. Regional stability is crucial for India's growth. Hope dialogue resumes, but with clear outcomes.
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Aman W
While the tensions are between Kabul and Islamabad, we in India cannot ignore the spillover effects. Security of our borders is paramount. The government's diplomatic outreach to Central Asia becomes even more important in this scenario.
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Kriti O
Respectfully, the article presents only the Taliban's perspective. It would be balanced to also include Pakistan's official response or analysis from independent security experts. The "another country" hint is vague and needs proper context.

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