Security officials have highlighted the continued threat posed by non-state actors in Afghanistan, which maintain operational bases and obtain funding and weapons used against Pakistan and the wider region. The DG ISPR said that the Afghan Taliban regime has not yet fulfilled promises to prevent its territory from being used by terrorist organisations, including Al Qaeda and IS-KP.
Pakistan has called for a verifiable mechanism, potentially overseen by a third party, to ensure that cross-border facilitation of militants is stopped. Authorities stressed that these measures are critical for regional stability, noting that Afghanistan’s current governance gaps have allowed extremist groups to flourish.
Officials warned that weapons and military equipment left behind during the US withdrawal have further strengthened these networks, increasing risks not only for Pakistan but for Central Asia and beyond. The security assessment underscores the need for coordinated regional action to counter terrorism, stabilise border regions, and ensure that Afghan territory is not exploited by non-state actors.
