Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has firmly denied allegations from the Afghan Taliban accusing Islamabad of smuggling weapons into Afghanistan. In an official statement issued in Islamabad, the ministry described the accusation as baseless and said it contradicts well-established facts on the ground.
The ministry went further, characterizing the claim as an attempt to shift attention away from the actual issue at hand rather than a genuine security concern.
Ministry Points to Existing Weapons Stockpiles in Afghanistan
According to the statement, Afghanistan already possesses weapons worth approximately $7.2 billion left behind by American and allied forces following their withdrawal. The ministry also noted that the country holds substantial stockpiles of Soviet-era arms dating back decades. Given these existing supplies, the statement argued, attempting to link this weaponry to Pakistan amounts to nothing more than deflecting from the real problem.
The ministry’s response comes amid a broader dispute over cross-border militancy and mutual accusations between Islamabad and Kabul.
Pakistan Accuses Afghan Soil of Sheltering Militants
The statement went on to allege that terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory enjoy safe haven, logistical support and freedom of movement. These groups, the ministry said, are actively involved in planning and carrying out attacks inside Pakistan.
The Ministry of Information called on the Afghan Taliban to take meaningful action against militants based on their soil. It further urged Kabul to ensure that Afghan territory is not used as a launching pad for terrorism against any country, reiterating a long-standing demand from Islamabad amid persistent cross-border security tensions.