The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called for an immediate halt to escalating clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, warning of rising civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian impacts. In its press release, UNAMA cited figures including 42 people killed, 104 injured, and more than 16,000 households reportedly displaced. The statement also mentioned disruptions to World Food Programme activities, affecting around 160,000 people.
UNAMA emphasized the urgent need for restraint, de-escalation, and protection of civilians amid growing cross-border tensions.
Pakistan Raises Concerns Over Report
In response, Pakistani officials questioned the credibility and methodology of the UNAMA report. Critics argued that the mission failed to provide verifiable evidence supporting the casualty and displacement figures. They further claimed that the press release did not adequately address the broader security context, particularly the activities of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Referring to assessments by the United Nations Security Council Monitoring Team, Pakistani officials noted that Afghanistan’s de facto authorities have allegedly provided a permissive environment for TTP operations. Reports have suggested that the group maintains thousands of fighters and has carried out hundreds of attacks inside Pakistan in recent years.
Security, Humanitarian, and Diplomatic Dimensions
Pakistan highlighted that terrorism-related deaths increased significantly in 2024 and 2025, citing data from international and domestic monitoring organizations. Officials stressed that any humanitarian assessment should also identify the perpetrators and facilitators of violence.
Islamabad reiterated that it will continue intelligence-based operations against terrorist camps to protect its citizens. At the same time, it called on UNAMA to publish transparent evidence and adopt a balanced approach that acknowledges security threats alongside humanitarian concerns.
