Experts related to the field of security studies and regional politics has once again raised concerns that India is reportedly using Afghan soil to support militant activity against Pakistan. Furthermore, recent intelligence assessments alleging that arms are being covertly transferred to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through Kabul International Airport.
According to sources, the alleged operation relies on civilian air traffic between Kabul and New Delhi, allowing weapons shipments to move under the cover of commercial trade and passenger travel.
Moreover, the reported incident reflects Pakistan’s long-standing position that neighboring territories are being exploited for hostile activities against the country.
Alleged ‘Kabul Corridor’ and Cargo-Passenger Flights
Sources allege that the reactivated Kabul–Delhi air route, officially resumed in late 2025 for trade and diplomatic engagement, is being misused as a logistical corridor.
Instead commercial passenger flights are being used that are carrying concealed cargo, a method that avoids the scrutiny normally associated with defence transport.
Kabul International Airport is cited as the primary offloading point, from where the equipment is allegedly moved toward border regions where the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, officially designated by the state as Fitna-al-Khawarij, remains active.
Pakistani officials point to the increasing appearance of advanced weapons in TTP propaganda, including M4 carbines, night-vision and thermal devices and secure communication systems, as indicators that external supply lines may be in play.
Pakistan’s Official Stance and Dossier-Based Concerns
Pakistan’s Foreign Office and military leadership have repeatedly rejected claims that TTP elements based in Afghanistan are mere refugees.
In recent briefings, officials described such assertions as an attempt to obscure the presence of militants who are “fully equipped with sophisticated weapons.”
The Director General ISPR stated in October 2025 that over 160 Afghan nationals involved in terrorist incidents inside Pakistan were killed during operations over the past year, while accusing India of using Afghan territory as an operational base.
Islamabad has also highlighted its past submissions to the international community, including dossiers presented in 2020, 2022, and updated through 2024–25.
These documents outline alleged funding networks, training camps and the seizure of US-made weapons at border crossings such as Torkham and Chaman.
In a broader regional context, Pakistan recorded 2024 as one of the deadliest years for its security forces, with hundreds killed in attacks and cross-border infiltration attempts.
Officials maintain that unless concerns about the alleged misuse of Afghan soil are addressed, regional stability will remain under strain.
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