Pakistani Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has claimed that his country has the right to conduct operations against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Afghan soil.

In an interview with Samaa TV, he said that the Pakistani government is at war against the TTP and will target members of this group wherever they are.

“According to the international law, if there is a threat of attack on your country from outside or there is preparation for it, you have the right to conduction operation against your enemy to protect yourself. If such thing happens, our forces will take right action at the right time,” he said.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said that the government of Pakistan had always conveyed it to the government of Afghanistan through dialogue that it should stop Afghan land to be used for terrorism in Pakistan.

He said that the Pakistani people had made numerous sacrifices for the people of Afghanistan and were facing consequences till today. He hoped that Afghanistan would take notice and not allow any group to use Afghan land for carrying out terrorism in Pakistan.

Iqbal said that the government was making sincere efforts, adding that reasonable dialogue from both sides always yields positive results.

Pakistani military carried out airstrikes in Barmal district of Paktika province in Afghanistan last month, killing dozens of people, including women and children. The Islamic Emirate retaliated with attacks across the Durand Line.

Yesterday, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai warned Pakistan to refrain from violating the territorial integrity of Afghanistan, otherwise it will receive a strong response from Afghanistan.

More than 500 Afghan children lost their lives or suffered injuries in 2024 due to explosions caused by unexploded ordnance and remnants of war, according to a report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

UNICEF highlighted the ongoing risks posed by explosive remnants of conflict, which continue to endanger children across Afghanistan. In response, the organization has ramped up efforts to educate communities about the dangers. Last year, over 3 million children and their guardians were trained to identify and avoid explosive hazards.

In a social media post on Sunday, UNICEF shared an image of children participating in one such training session, where they learned how to recognize and safely avoid explosive remnants.

The agency emphasized the urgent need for continued mine clearance and awareness programs to prevent further casualties, particularly among children who are disproportionately affected by these hidden threats.

The situation underscores the long-lasting impacts of conflict in Afghanistan and highlights the critical importance of mine education and clearance initiatives to protect vulnerable populations.

Hedayatullah Badri, the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, held a meeting with Mohammad Murad Amanov, the Executive Director of the TAPI project, on Saturday in Kabul. The discussions centered around expediting the implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, which has been underway in Afghanistan for over two months.

During the meeting, both parties reviewed the recent progress of the project and identified strategies to accelerate the remaining phases. Particular attention was given to creating more job opportunities for Afghan workers, enhancing the technical expertise of Afghan engineers, and addressing other critical aspects of the initiative.

The TAPI pipeline project is a cornerstone of regional energy cooperation, aiming to transport natural gas from Turkmenistan through Afghanistan and Pakistan to India. Beyond its energy implications, the project is expected to bring significant economic benefits, including employment generation and capacity-building initiatives for local communities.

Officials emphasized their commitment to overcoming challenges and ensuring the successful completion of the project, which is seen as vital for fostering regional economic integration and energy security.