A Foreign Office spokesperson said that while the statement by the British Special Representative concerning the border was noted, such one-sided remarks should be avoided as they lack a deep understanding of the issue at hand.

The spokesperson reiterated that Pakistan continues to face cross-border terrorism, with reports of attacks from Afghan Taliban forces on the Pakistani side.

He added that these incidents have resulted in the martyrdom of 52 civilians and injuries to 84 others.

The statement mentioned that despite Pakistan’s goodwill gesture in March 2026, which included a temporary ceasefire, attempts at aggression and infiltration by terrorists from Afghan soil continued.

The spokesperson also claimed that some of these operations were backed by Indian-supported elements.

According to the Foreign Ministry, Pakistan has responded with restraint, carrying out targeted and effective operations that focused on eliminating terrorist hideouts and disrupting facilitator networks, while successfully thwarting several infiltration attempts.

The spokesperson rejected the Afghan authorities’ claims of civilian casualties, dismissing them as baseless and without evidence.

Pakistan urged the international community to view the situation in the region in light of Pakistan’s sacrifices and stance against terrorism, calling for a fact-based, impartial perspective.