Taliban Set To Escalate Diplomatic Offensive Against Pakistan With Terrorism, Trade, And Human Rights Dossier
A sharpening exchange between Kabul and Islamabad is pushing long simmering disputes into a more formal diplomatic arena, signalling how strained the relationship has become.Image courtesy: RNA
The Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan is preparing to launch a high-stakes diplomatic campaign against Pakistan, signalling a sharp deterioration in already fragile bilateral ties.
Senior officials in Kabul said the Afghan foreign and interior ministries have jointly drafted a detailed dossier accusing Islamabad of supporting terrorism, exerting economic pressure on Afghanistan, and committing human rights violations against Afghan citizens and refugees.
How is Afghanistan frustrated with Pakistan?
According to officials, as reported by the media, the document is awaiting approval from Taliban supreme leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada before being circulated among key regional and global powers, including the United Nations, major Western nations, regional stakeholders, and Muslim-majority countries.
The move reflects Kabul’s growing frustration with Pakistan amid rising border tensions, militant violence, and trade disruptions.
What does the Afghan dossier talk about?
The dossier reportedly accuses Pakistan of becoming a “facilitation center for terrorists,” alleging that extremist elements, including ISIS affiliates, operate from Pakistani territory, particularly Balochistan.
Afghan authorities claim to possess “solid evidence” that Pakistan’s intelligence agencies, the ISI and Military Intelligence, have provided logistical and financial support to militant groups responsible for escalating regional insecurity, affecting Afghanistan, India, and Iran.
How has Pakistan reacted to previous Afghan accusations?
Islamabad has repeatedly rejected similar allegations in the past, maintaining that it is itself a victim of terrorism and has carried out extensive counterterrorism operations.
However, ties between the two neighbours have worsened since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, with both sides accusing each other of harbouring hostile elements.
How is Afghanistan building a case against Pakistan?
Beyond security concerns, the Afghan dossier strongly criticises Pakistan’s treatment of Afghan refugees and traders.
Kabul accuses Islamabad of arbitrarily closing border crossings, suspending transit trade for weeks, cancelling visas, and carrying out mass deportations, actions it describes as “inhumane” amid Afghanistan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis and recent earthquake devastation.
Citing international conventions on the rights of landlocked countries, the Taliban government argues that Pakistan’s restrictions amount to an economic embargo.
While keeping the door open for dialogue, Kabul insists Pakistan’s current demands are “illegal and unfeasible,” urging the international community to intervene and press Islamabad to adhere to international law and humanitarian norms.
