RAWALPINDI – Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said the Afghan Taliban regime is facilitating terrorist infiltration into Pakistan from Afghanistan.
While giving a detailed briefing to journalists, he emphasized that unlike other countries where border management is a collaborative effort, Afghanistan’s Taliban regime provides full support to terrorist groups attempting to cross into Pakistan.
Speaking on the complex security situation along the border, the DG ISPR noted that the areas along the Afghan-Pakistani border face significant governance challenges, which are exacerbated by weak administrative structures.
He explained that these regions are characterized by a strong political and criminal nexus, with terrorist groups and elements such as “Khwarij” exploiting the situation for their benefit.
General Chaudhry reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance on the Doha Agreement, stating that Pakistan’s position is clear: the Afghan Taliban must stop facilitating terrorist groups.
In a detailed discussion with senior journalists, he stated that the border, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, spans 1,229 kilometers and has 20 crossing points, making effective management difficult. He added that the Afghan Taliban are providing full support to terrorists crossing into Pakistan.
He also highlighted that the border areas are plagued by a political-terrorist nexus, further complicating governance issues. The DG ISPR emphasized that the Afghan Taliban regime must stop aiding terrorist groups, pointing out that Pakistan has provided Afghanistan with evidence of terrorist organizations operating on Afghan soil, including Al-Qaeda and ISIS, which are actively targeting Pakistan.
DG ISPR reiterated that Afghanistan still hosts terrorist groups that are supplied with weapons and funding, which are then used against Pakistan.
He also stressed the importance of a verifiable mechanism between Pakistan and Afghanistan to ensure that Afghan soil is not used to stage attacks against Pakistan. Pakistan, he stated, is not opposed to third-party involvement in monitoring such agreements but demands that concrete measures be taken to curb terrorism from Afghan soil.
He revealed that 1,873 terrorists, including 136 Afghan nationals, were eliminated in 2025 as part of Pakistan’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations. He highlighted that a total of 67,023 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were conducted nationwide, with 12,857 operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 53,309 in Balochistan.
DG ISPR explained that since November 2025, 4,910 IBOs have been carried out, resulting in the death of 206 terrorists.
Addressing the issue of Afghan refugees, the DG ISPR confirmed the repatriation of 366,704 Afghan nationals in 2024, with 971,604 expected to return in 2025. He also spoke about the ongoing issue of smuggling, particularly diesel, which has been a significant source of funding for groups like BLA and BYC. The crackdown on smuggling has resulted in a substantial reduction in the illegal trade, from 20.5 million liters per day to 2.7 million liters.
In response to recent statements made by Indian military officials, General Chaudhry dismissed claims about Operation Sindoor as propaganda aimed at pacifying public frustration in India. He warned that any country supplying military equipment to the Afghan Taliban would be directly contributing to terrorism.
DG ISPR also highlighted the growing issue of anti-Pakistan narratives being spread by foreign-backed social media accounts. He emphasized that these accounts are aimed at destabilizing Pakistan and creating political unrest.
Finally, Lieutenant General Chaudhry mentioned that all political parties in Pakistan agree on the need for implementing the National Action Plan (NAP) to tackle terrorism. He stated that in regions like Balochistan, a well-structured system has been implemented, whereas the same is lacking in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The DG ISPR concluded by reiterating that Pakistan will continue its fight against terrorism without making distinctions between “good” and “bad” terrorists.
