The Afghan Chargé d’Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday to deliver a strong demarche regarding the vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED) attack carried out by terrorists of Fitna-al-Khawarij on the Fateh Khel Police Post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu District on May 9, 2026. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of 15 police constables and injuries to four others, including a civilian.
The Ministry conveyed that a detailed investigation into the incident, along with collected evidence and technical intelligence, indicates that the attack was masterminded by terrorists operating from Afghan territory.
Reiterating Pakistan’s grave concern over the continued use of Afghan soil for terrorist attacks against Pakistan, it was impressed upon the Afghan side that Pakistan reserves the right to respond decisively against the perpetrators of this barbaric act.
It was further highlighted that the continued presence of various terrorist organizations on Afghan soil, and the permissive environment enabling their operations, have been well documented in reports of the UN Monitoring Team and other international organisations. It was stressed that the fight against terrorism is a shared responsibility, and the Afghan Taliban must fulfil their commitment not to allow their territory to be used for attacks against other countries.
Pakistan has repeatedly urged the Afghan Taliban regime to take concrete and verifiable action against Fitna-al-Khawarij, Fitna-al-Hindustan, and ISKP/Daesh elements operating from Afghan soil.
It was noted that Pakistan has also constructively engaged with the Afghan Taliban regime through several rounds of talks mediated by brotherly and friendly countries. However, it was regretted that the Afghan Taliban have consistently failed to commit to or deliver meaningful and verifiable action against these terrorist outfits.
The Afghan Taliban regime was also categorically informed that if it continues to harbour such terrorist organisations, Pakistan will not compromise on its national security or the safety and protection of its citizens.