Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:32pm on 16 Oct 2025,Thursday India Global
India's MEA responded Thursday to Pakistan blaming New Delhi for Afghanistan border tensions, stating it's Islamabad's "old practice" to blame neighbors for internal failures. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal outlined three clear points: Pakistan hosts terrorist organizations and sponsors activities, habitually blames neighbors for its own failures, and is infuriated by Afghanistan exercising sovereignty over its territories. India reaffirmed full commitment to Afghanistan's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. The statement follows deadly clashes erupting twice weekly along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing dozens of troops and civilians. Both countries agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, each claiming the other requested it. Fighting intensified after Afghanistan launched revenge strikes following a Kabul attack blamed on Pakistan.
