Islamabad: Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of backing TTP and providing support for cross-border terrorism, stating that any form of aggression will be met with a strong, timely, and decisive response. The official statement came amid rising tensions and a surge in attacks originating from Afghan territory. According to Pakistani authorities, the latest escalation reflects a long-standing pattern of terrorism** emanating from Afghanistan despite Islamabad’s consistent diplomatic and humanitarian support to its neighbor.
TTP Safe Havens and Cross-Border Threats
Security agencies report that more than 60 active TTP training and militant camps are operating inside Afghanistan, primarily in Nuristan, Kunar, Nangarhar, Khost, and Paktika provinces. Since June 2024, cross-border infiltration attempts have increased by 36 percent, with militant presence in Afghan regions rising by 48 percent.
Intelligence assessments further reveal that over 4,000 armed militants have crossed from Afghanistan into Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Islamabad maintains that detailed evidence of these terrorist sanctuaries has been repeatedly shared with the Taliban government, yet no meaningful action has been taken.
Officials allege that instead of dismantling these networks, Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) has been actively overseeing and protecting them, a claim that deepens the diplomatic rift between the two countries.
Pakistan Accuses Afghanistan of Backing TTP Leadership and Funding
Pakistan has also claimed that TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud resides in Kabul under Taliban protection and receives a monthly stipend of $43,000. Following recent explosions in Kabul, his confirmed survival on social media further validated his presence inside Afghanistan.
Officials added that several Afghan nationals are now directly participating in attacks inside Pakistan. At the Frontier Constabulary Headquarters in Banu, three out of six attackers were Afghan citizens.
Furthermore, Pakistani authorities revealed that U.S.-origin weapons, left behind by NATO forces worth over $7 billion, are being traded by Taliban commanders to TTP and Baloch separatist groups. Weapons such as M4 carbines, M16 rifles, and night-vision gear recovered in counterterror operations confirm these claims.
Diplomatic Silence and the Question of Responsibility
Despite multiple high-level visits by Pakistani delegations, including religious scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Taliban administration has failed to curb TTP activities.
Diplomatic observers note that Pakistan’s patience is wearing thin, as continued Afghan inaction signals complicity rather than incapacity. Islamabad has urged Kabul to honor the Doha Agreement and cease providing safe havens to terrorist groups that threaten regional peace.
Sovereignty and the Final Warning
Reaffirming its commitment to national sovereignty and regional peace, Pakistan declared that the protection of its citizens and borders remains non-negotiable. Authorities warned that Pakistan’s restraint should not be mistaken for weakness; any provocation will be met with a swift and powerful military response.
The statement concluded by urging Afghanistan to act as a responsible neighbor and take verifiable action against terrorist elements operating within its territory. While Islamabad reiterated its wish for Afghanistan’s stability and prosperity, it emphasized that continued Taliban collusion with TTP will compel Pakistan to exercise its full defensive capabilities.
