Pakistan has officially accused India of actively funding and training terrorist networks operating from Afghanistan, alleging these groups are being equipped to carry out cross-border attacks against the country.
The assertion came in a statement issued today by the Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, who also urged the Afghan government to take decisive action to prevent its territory from being used for cross-border militancy.
Barrister Chaudhry confirmed that a recent operation successfully neutralised militants responsible for violent attacks on Pakistani soil. He clarified the action was aimed exclusively at the perpetrators and that ‘every precaution was taken to protect innocent lives’.
He warned that while Pakistan prefers dialogue, its national security is ‘non-negotiable’ and it will defend itself if Afghan soil continues to be used for proxy attacks. The Parliamentary Secretary stressed that lasting regional peace is contingent upon the complete dismantling of terrorist sanctuaries.
Citing a United Nations report, the official pointed to Afghanistan’s emergence as a safe haven for multiple terrorist organisations, noting that militants from 21 different countries are now operating from its territory, posing a serious threat to regional stability.
In his remarks regarding India’s alleged role, Barrister Chaudhry stated that such hostile elements ‘deserve no concessions’.
He concluded by emphasising that the people of Pakistan stand firmly with their armed forces in the fight against terrorism.