The Afghan Taliban regime continues to reject claims of Afghan Taliban terrorism support, even as mounting evidence points to its role in sheltering militant networks. Security officials say this pattern of denial has allowed terrorist groups to keep pushing across the border into Pakistan.
According to security sources, authorities have identified 260 Afghan militants killed inside Pakistan, complete with names, addresses and family details. This figure does not include unidentified or still-active fighters, suggesting the actual number of infiltrators is considerably higher.
Evidence Points to Afghan Taliban Terrorism Support
Sources say the funerals of these slain militants took place in their home areas across Afghanistan, with Taliban regime officials reportedly attending the ceremonies. Officials estimate that nearly 70 percent of the fighters operating under Fitna al-Khawarij inside Pakistan trace their origins back to Afghanistan.
Security sources further allege that weapons abandoned by American and NATO forces in Afghanistan have been handed over to militants from Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan. These include US-made M4 rifles, Remington sniper rifles and night vision equipment, all of which are reportedly now in active use by terrorist groups.
Officials also claim that India has been backing Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan as they carry out cross-border attacks against Pakistan from Afghan territory. In 2026 alone, terrorism originating from Afghan soil has left 1,327 Pakistanis dead and 2,484 injured.
Rising Militant Presence Along the Border
Citing United Nations estimates, sources put the total strength of Fitna al-Khawarij inside Afghanistan at roughly 6,000 to 6,500 fighters. In 2025, the group was linked to more than 600 terrorist attacks, several of which were launched from Afghan territory directly against Pakistan.
Security officials say Fitna al-Khawarij has set up training camps in Kunar, Nangarhar, Khost and Paktika provinces. Reports indicate that Afghan Taliban personnel have also been involved at these facilities. Whenever action is taken against these hideouts, the Taliban regime reportedly steps in to defend the militants, even as UN reports have separately flagged the presence of al-Qaeda and Daesh in the region.
Pakistan has repeatedly demanded that these terrorist safe havens be dismantled and that cross-border infiltration be brought to an end.
