Kabul: ‘unable’ & ‘unwilling’ (opens original article in a new tab)

The article discusses Pakistan's justification for conducting air strikes in Afghanistan, citing Afghanistan's inability and unwillingness to prevent terrorist attacks on Pakistani soil, while distinguishing these actions from India's past strikes which lack legal self-defence justification.

• Pakistan argues that its air strikes in Afghanistan are justified under self-defence due to Afghanistan's inability and unwillingness to stop terrorist attacks originating from its territory.
• The article differentiates Pakistan's legal stance on strikes in Afghanistan from India's past strikes in Pakistan, stating India's actions lack the legal basis for self-defence.
• Pakistan claims it has effective law enforcement and counterterrorism measures, meeting the 'able and willing' standard, unlike Afghanistan.