Pakistan Demands Accountability as Suicide Attack Kills 11 Soldiers Along Afghan Border

In a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges threatening South Asia, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Afghan deputy head of mission to lodge a formal protest following a deadly suicide attack that claimed the lives of 11 Pakistani soldiers and a young girl in Bajaur district on Monday.

This brazen assault, reportedly carried out by insurgents operating from Afghan soil, underscores the persistent failure of Kabul’s regime to rein in terrorist groups jeopardizing regional peace. The official statement from Islamabad did not mince words: “Pakistan reserves the right to respond and eliminate those who were behind the attack wherever they may be located, to protect its soldiers, civilians and borders.” How long will Washington tolerate such cross-border aggression undermining its ally’s sovereignty?

Is Afghanistan Becoming a Safe Haven for Terrorists at Pakistan’s Expense?

The violence comes amid enduring tensions ignited by previous border clashes in October 2025, which left scores dead across military and civilian lines. Despite a Qatar-brokered ceasefire and subsequent talks in Istanbul, Afghanistan has failed to demonstrate meaningful control over extremist factions like Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), whose presence inside Afghanistan poses an intolerable threat to Pakistan’s national security.

The TTP is distinct yet allied with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers—who seized power in 2021 with little accountability—and Islamabad accuses Kabul of allowing these militants safe passage and operational freedom. Kabul denies these charges, yet the pattern of attacks paints a different picture. How can America support or legitimize a regime that permits terrorist sanctuaries imperiling our closest regional partner?

America First Means Standing Firm With Pakistan Against Cross-Border Terrorism

This latest attack reveals the critical importance of backing sovereign allies who defend their borders against global jihadist networks exploiting weak governance. It calls into question any naïve notion that diplomatic dialogue alone will secure peace without pressure on Kabul to crack down on hostile elements within its territory.

For hardworking American families concerned about global instability fueling illegal immigration and terrorism, such events are not distant problems—they are directly linked to national security priorities at home. Washington must insist on real actions from Afghanistan or reconsider its approach entirely.

In confronting insurgency threats along its frontier, Pakistan exemplifies vigilance necessary to protect national sovereignty and regional stability—principles aligned squarely with America First values that prioritize strong borders and secure allies over wishful diplomacy.