Security Briefing
ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter‑Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that $7.2 billion worth of U.S. military equipment was left behind in Afghanistan during the American withdrawal. He warned that the Afghan Taliban regime has become a threat not only to Pakistan but to the entire region and the world. On November 25, he held a detailed session with senior journalists on national security matters, revealing that since November 4, 2025, security forces have carried out 4,910 intelligence‑based operations, eliminating 206 terrorists. This year alone, 67,023 operations have been conducted nationwide.
Operations and Statistics
The DG ISPR reported that in 2025, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed 12,857 operations, while Balochistan recorded 53,309. A total of 1,873 terrorists were killed this year, including 136 Afghan nationals. He highlighted that misleading propaganda is spread about border management, noting that the Pakistan‑Afghanistan border stretches 1,229 kilometers with 20 crossing points, and posts are spaced 20–25 kilometers apart.
Border Challenges
He explained that fencing alone cannot be effective unless supported by observation posts and fire cover. Establishing forts every 2–5 kilometers and conducting drone surveillance would require vast resources. Unlike Punjab and Sindh, villages along the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border are divided across both sides, making movement control a major challenge. He accused the Afghan Taliban of fully facilitating cross‑border infiltration.
Pakistan’s Position
Lt. Gen. Chaudhry reiterated Pakistan’s stance on the Doha Agreement, stressing that the Taliban must stop aiding terrorists and agree to a verifiable mechanism, even if monitored by a third party. He rejected the Taliban’s claim that militants are “guests,” insisting they should be handed over to Pakistan for trial under its laws.
Regional and Domestic Concerns
He cited SIGAR’s report confirming that abandoned U.S. military equipment in Afghanistan is empowering non‑state actors. He added that the Taliban regime does not represent all Afghan communities, excluding women and minorities, and emphasized that Pakistan’s issue is with the regime, not the Afghan people. He criticized India’s military leadership for “self‑deceptive” statements, calling their claims after Operation Sandur an attempt to deflect public anger. He also warned that any military equipment supplied to the Taliban would end up in terrorist hands and highlighted foreign‑operated social media accounts spreading anti‑Pakistan narratives.
Smuggling and National Action Plan
The DG ISPR revealed that Iranian diesel smuggling once reached 20.5 million liters daily but has been reduced to 2.7 million liters after joint crackdowns. Funds from smuggling were being funneled to groups like BLA and BYC. He noted that 27 districts of Balochistan, covering 86% of the province, are now under police jurisdiction. Provincial authorities and security forces are engaging with locals through 140 daily and 4,000 monthly meetings, which he said are producing positive results.