The Foreign Office summoned the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission on Wednesday and delivered a strong demarche to the Afghan Taliban regime on the terrorist attack in Bajaur on February 16, 2026, in which 11 Pakistani soldiers were martyred.

“Pakistan condemned in the strongest possible terms the vehicle-borne suicide terrorist attack followed by a fire raid on Pakistan military and law enforcement agencies’ post in Bajaur carried out by Fitna Al Khwarij / TTP,” a press release issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson on Thursday said.

The ministry conveyed serious concern that Fitna Al Khwarij /TTP, whose entire leadership is based in Afghanistan, operates with impunity from Afghan soil.

It was reemphasised that Pakistan has repeatedly received assurances from the Afghan Taliban regime, but, regrettably, with no visible or concrete actions.

The Afghan Taliban regime has been told to take immediate, concrete and verifiable measures against all terror groups operating from its territory, including their leadership, the FO spokesperson added.

The spokesperson said that the Afghan Taliban regime has also been categorically informed that Pakistan reserves the right to respond and eliminate any Khwarij belonging to the Fitna Al Khwarij group along with their affiliates, wherever they are located, to ensure the safety of its soldiers, civilians and territorial boundaries.