This story was first published by Amu TV.
Pakistan and the Taliban exchanged sharp rhetoric Monday, deepening a diplomatic rift that has widened after deadly border clashes and fresh domestic unrest inside Pakistan.
The latest tension began after the Taliban condemned Pakistan’s handling of recent protests by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party, saying it was “saddened and affected” by reports that Pakistani forces fired on demonstrators, resulting in civilian casualties and property damage.
The Taliban’s statement referred to the protests as peaceful and called on Islamabad to respect the rights of civilians. The remarks marked an unusual public comment by the Taliban on Pakistan’s internal affairs.
In a forceful response, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry rebuked the Taliban’s statement, urging them to “refrain from commenting on matters outside their jurisdiction” and to respect the principle of non-interference under international diplomatic norms.
“Pakistan does not require outside advice on its internal matters,” the ministry said, calling on the Taliban to instead
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