Taliban regime, Fitna al-Khawarij installations targeted in Kabul, Nangarhar: info ministry

Islamabad has rejected false claims by the Afghan Taliban regime that recent strikes targeted a drug rehabilitation facility, saying that the operation was aimed at destroying terrorist infrastructure being used against Pakistani civilians.

In a statement, the information ministry said the claim by an Afghan Taliban regime spokesperson was a misreporting of facts aimed at misleading public opinion.

“On the night of March 16, Pakistan precisely targeted military installations and terrorist support infrastructure, including technical equipment storage and ammunition storage of Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij in Kabul and Nangarhar that were being used against innocent Pakistani civilians. Post strike detonation of stored ammunition being used by master terror proxy also fully contradicts the fake claim,” the statement read.

“Pakistan’s targeting is precise and carefully undertaken to ensure no collateral damage is inflicted. This misreporting of facts as a drug rehabilitation facility seeks to stir sentiments, covering illegitimate support to cross-border terrorism,” it added. –Agencies