Pakistan, Oct. 11 -- Pakistan has justified its recent security operations as necessary actions to protect its citizens from cross-border threats, particularly the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). While avoiding direct confirmation of recent airstrikes in Kabul, the Foreign Office described the actions as "intelligence-based" and aimed at neutralizing terrorist threats. Officials stressed that Pakistan respects Afghanistan's sovereignty and seeks cooperation to tackle terrorism jointly.

The statement came after two explosions rocked Kabul on Thursday night. Reports said fighter jets were heard, and the blasts targeted a vehicle and compound linked to the TTP. There is conflicting information about whether TTP chief Noor Wali Mehs...