Kabul, February 8: The Afghan National Defense Ministry has dismissed Pakistan’s allegations regarding the recent attack on a mosque in Islamabad, labeling them as “irresponsible and baseless.” The ministry advised Pakistan to take responsibility for its internal security rather than shifting the blame onto others.
Local media reported on this statement following comments from Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, who suggested that the attack was linked to Afghanistan.
Ariana News from Afghanistan reported that the Afghan National Defense Ministry criticized Asif for hastily blaming Afghanistan without proper investigation. They noted a consistent pattern in security lapses, whether in Balochistan or other incidents within Pakistan.
The ministry asserted that there is “no rationale or basis” for linking such attacks to Afghanistan, emphasizing that these statements cannot conceal Pakistan’s internal security failures or contribute to resolving the issue.
They questioned, “If they were truly able to identify the perpetrators immediately after the incident, why could they not prevent it beforehand?”
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to Islamic values, stating that these principles do not permit harming innocent civilians under any circumstances. They urged Pakistani security officials to take responsibility for their internal security shortcomings, review their policies, and adopt a more constructive and cooperative approach towards their own people and neighboring countries.
On Friday, a suicide bombing in Islamabad resulted in at least 36 fatalities. The Pakistani daily Dawn reported that over 160 people were injured during the attack at the Imam Bargah Kasar-e-Khadijatul Kubra during Friday prayers.
Meanwhile, local media indicated that authorities identified the suspected attacker as a resident of Peshawar, who allegedly received terrorist training in Afghanistan.
The Express Tribune of Pakistan reported that initial information shared by investigative sources revealed the attacker, identified as Yasir Khan Yasir, had reportedly spent nearly five months in Afghanistan before returning to Pakistan.
Investigators are also looking into potential links between the suspect and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). However, officials noted that the investigation is still in its early stages, and no definitive conclusions have been reached.
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