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U.S. Reaffirms Pakistan's Right to Self‑Defence as Tensions Rise With Afghanistan

Washington's backing signals diplomatic support for Islamabad's counterterror operations, potentially increasing pressure on the Taliban to curb militant sanctuaries.

An army soldier stands guard at a deserted entry point at the Friendship Gate, following the exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, at the border crossing between the two countries, in Chaman, Pakistan February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Khaliq Achakzai
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Overview

  • The U.S. State Department said on Thursday that Washington supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, framing its statement as recognition of Pakistan's security burden.
  • Pakistan has carried out intelligence-led operations and precision strikes it calls Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, which officials say killed about 29 militants and destroyed bases along the Afghan border.
  • The United Nations reported that Pakistani airstrikes on the border killed at least 28 civilians and wounded 49, prompting international concern over civilian harm from cross-border strikes.
  • Kabul's Taliban authorities have denied harbouring Pakistani militants and say militancy is Pakistan's internal issue, while Islamabad says it intercepted and shot down four rudimentary drones and that the Taliban launched retaliatory strikes.
  • Diplomatic activity at the United Nations has intensified, with the General Assembly adopting a revised Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Pakistan using the forum to press for stronger legal tools and broader multilateral support.