{"id":72801,"date":"2026-03-14T16:03:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72801"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:03:27","slug":"president-says-afghan-government-crossed-red-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72801","title":{"rendered":"President says Afghan government crossed red line"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned drone attacks by the Afghan Taliban targeting Pakistani civilians, saying that the Afghan government has crossed a \u201cred line.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the attacks, Zardari criticized the illegal regime in Afghanistan for shirking its responsibilities and allowing terrorist groups to operate freely, despite assurances to prevent safe havens for militants. He warned that the Afghan government\u2019s actions now challenge one of the major military powers in the Islamic world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile attempting to engage in negotiations with friendly countries, the Afghan authorities have crossed the red line by targeting Pakistani citizens,\u201d the president said.<\/p>\n<p>President Zardari emphasized Pakistan\u2019s ongoing commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of children and other civilians injured in drone attacks in Quetta, Kohat, and Rawalpindi.<\/p>\n<p>Reiterating the country\u2019s preparedness, Zardari said Pakistan\u2019s armed forces and security agencies remain fully capable of defending the nation and protecting its citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned drone attacks by the Afghan Taliban targeting Pakistani civilians, saying that the Afghan government has crossed a \u201cred line.\u201d Speaking on the attacks, Zardari criticized the illegal regime in Afghanistan for shirking its responsibilities and allowing terrorist groups to operate freely, despite assurances to prevent safe havens for 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