Pakistan is ahead of the Afghan Taliban and India in operational readiness, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry while highlighting the military’s efforts to adopt emerging technologies.
According to media reports, he said the Pakistan Army was adapting to modern warfare, including drone operations, cyber capabilities, artificial intelligence and long-range missions.
Referring to the May 2025 conflict with India, Lt Gen Chaudhry said Pakistani forces had shot down dozens of advanced drones launched from across the eastern border, demonstrating the military’s preparedness.
He accused India of backing the Afghan Taliban. He said that militant groups, including the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), were operating as proxies against Pakistan.
The military spokesperson warned that the growing availability of advanced warfare technologies to non-state actors posed a serious security challenge, requiring countries to reassess their defence strategies.
He rejected calls to isolate Afghanistan, saying the international community should instead engage with the Taliban administration and press it to prevent militant groups from using Afghan territory for attacks against Pakistan.
Relations between Islamabad and Kabul remain strained over allegations of cross-border terrorism. Previous diplomatic efforts involving Qatar, Turkiye and China have failed to secure a lasting breakthrough, while border clashes and retaliatory strikes have further escalated tensions in recent months.
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