Pakistan has sought clarification from Afghanistan about the links between its Afghan-based terror handlers and the attackers involved in the recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express, Pakistani media reported on Monday.
However, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry has not issued any official statement on the matter. According to a report by Pakistani news channel Geo TV, sources have revealed that Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, the Taliban in-charge, was summoned to the Foreign Office in Islamabad, where Pakistan lodged a strong protest and expressed serious objection to the use of Afghan soil for the attack.
Pakistan: BLA Rebels Hijack Jaffer Express, Take 440 Passengers Hostage
Last week, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) rebels attacked and hijacked the Jaffar Express. The militants blew up the railway track with explosives and took 440 passengers hostage.
According to Pakistani media, during the operation the Pakistan Army killed 33 insurgents while the militants killed over 30 hostages.
Terror Attacks Being Orchestrated from Afghanistan
During a media briefing after the operation, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry revealed that the insurgents were in touch with their Afghanistan-based masters.
He stated, “We have solid intelligence that these attacks are being planned across the border in Afghanistan.”
Chaudhary further said that one of the key terrorists involved in the attack had previously served in the Afghan Army and is now involved in terrorist activities against Pakistan.
Taliban Envoy Reminded of Doha Agreement
Pakistan has repeatedly urged Kabul to ensure that Afghan soil is not used for terrorism against it.
This appeal is further strengthened by data from the recently released Global Terrorism Index 2025 report, which states that terrorist incidents have increased in Pakistan since the Taliban came to power. The report highlights that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has benefited from safe havens and greater freedom in Afghanistan.
According to the report, during discussions with Kabul envoy Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, Pakistani officials reminded the Taliban of its international commitments. They particularly referred to the Doha Agreement, under which the Taliban had promised not to allow Afghan soil to be used for terrorist activities against Pakistan.
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