Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, expanded the focus beyond military operations, questioning the Afghan Taliban’s adherence to the commitments it has publicly made since taking control in Kabul.
During a detailed briefing, the military spokesperson asked whether the Taliban had upheld their assurances that Afghan territory would not be used to threaten other countries. He suggested that Pakistan’s security concerns stem from what it views as a failure to meet those obligations.
He also pointed to broader pledges made by the Taliban leadership, including commitments related to governance and the safeguarding of women’s rights, raising the question of whether those promises have translated into action.
The DG ISPR framed the issue as one of consistency between words and deeds, arguing that credibility in international relations depends on compliance with stated commitments.
He maintained that Pakistan’s actions were defensive in nature and aimed at protecting its citizens, while reiterating that Islamabad prefers stability and a cooperative framework with Kabul.
In this framing, the conflict is not only about cross-border fire, but about whether assurances given to neighbors and to the global community carry practical weight.
