ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Gen. Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief, once again called on the Taliban on Tuesday to take decisive action against militant groups using Afghanistan’s territory to launch attacks against Pakistan.
Addressing an event, he reiterated his concerns, warning that continued cross-border militant activity threatens Pakistan’s security and stability.
“These security threats have a direct impact on Pakistan’s peace and stability,” Munir said, urging the Taliban to implement “serious and effective” measures against extremist groups operating from Afghanistan.
The Pakistani general also stressed the importance of international cooperation in counterterrorism efforts, saying that militant groups using Afghan soil as a safe haven must face increased pressure.
“Pakistan will not hesitate to defend its people and its territory,” Munir said, adding that his country would respond “with full force” to any threats against its national security.
Pakistan has repeatedly accused the Taliban of harboring militants responsible for attacks inside its borders, particularly members of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a group that has intensified its insurgency against Islamabad since the Taliban took power in August 2021.
Taliban have consistently denied allowing militant groups to use Afghanistan as a base for attacks, insisting that they will not let Afghan soil be used against neighboring countries.
Despite these assurances, international analysts remain skeptical about the Taliban’s ability—or willingness—to fully control extremist activity within Afghanistan. Security experts warn that Pakistan’s mounting frustrations, coupled with the Taliban’s limited enforcement capacity, could further strain relations between the two governments.
