The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson emphasized that advanced US weapons abandoned after the troop withdrawal in August 2021 have become a significant threat to Pakistan’s safety and stability. The spokesperson highlighted that these weapons have been exploited by terrorist organizations, including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to conduct attacks within Pakistan.
Addressing media questions about the US decision to recover advanced armaments from Afghanistan, the spokesperson stressed that Pakistan had consistently urged Kabul’s de facto authorities to implement measures to prevent these weapons from falling into the wrong hands. “We have repeatedly raised the issue and demanded immediate steps to mitigate the threat posed by these armaments,” the spokesperson stated.
The presence of these advanced US weapons has raised regional security concerns, impacting Pakistan’s national security and the safety of its citizens. Pakistan continues to call for coordinated international efforts and strict accountability to prevent such threats from escalating further. The government underscored its commitment to maintaining dialogue with Afghanistan to resolve this critical security issue.