New Delhi: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday assured India that Afghan soil would not be allowed to be used against any country, in what is being seen as a message to Pakistan over its state-sponsored terrorism. Muttaqi, who is on his first visit to India, also warned Pakistan that “the courage of Afghans should not be tested”.

He also urged Pakistan to “stop playing games” with Afghanistan, cautioning Islamabad against provoking Kabul amid escalating tensions along the border. Read Also Afghan Acting FM Amir Khan Muttaqi Begins First-Ever Taliban-Era Visit To India After UN Travel Ban...

The strong message to Pakistan comes as it launched cross-border airstrikes targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in Kabul. Pakistan stated that its patience had “run o

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