Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, has publicly accused the Afghan Taliban regime of functioning as a proxy for India, intensifying the already strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Speaking on Thursday, he highlighted the ongoing unprovoked firing incidents along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, which have escalated tensions in the region.
Fazal Chaudhry emphasized that Pakistan maintains its sovereign right to defend its borders against any aggression. He praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their decisive and robust responses to these provocations, describing their actions as both strong and appropriate given the circumstances. The minister’s remarks underline Islamabad’s firm stance on protecting its territorial integrity amid what it perceives as hostile activities originating from Afghan soil.
Furthermore, the federal minister pointed out that Pakistan has consistently raised concerns about terrorism emanating from Afghanistan at various international platforms. Despite these efforts, he lamented that the Taliban-led government has failed to take meaningful action against terrorist safe havens within its territory. This inaction, Fazal Chaudhry, continues to pose a significant security threat to Pakistan and the broader region.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, Tariq Fazal revealed that Afghanistan had reportedly requested financial assistance amounting to $10 billion but was unwilling to provide any concrete guarantees in return. This demand, he suggested, reflects the Taliban regime’s reluctance to commit to security assurances or curb militant activities that jeopardize Pakistan’s stability.
In a pointed critique, the minister accused India of exploiting Afghanistan’s unstable political landscape to further its strategic interests against Pakistan. He urged the Afghan government to reconsider its position and take responsibility for controlling terrorist elements operating within its borders. Tariq Fazal also recalled Pakistan’s military success against India during the May 2025 conflict, asserting that this defeat remains a significant blow to Indian ambitions in the region.
Highlighting the international recognition received by Pakistan’s leadership, he mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir have garnered praise worldwide for their efforts in maintaining national security and stability. Fazal Chaudhry suggested that this global acclaim is a source of discomfort for India, which he claims is now resorting to covert and indirect tactics through Afghanistan to undermine Pakistan.
Concluding his remarks, the federal minister warned that Pakistan is prepared to expose India’s involvement in these destabilizing activities further. He reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and called on the international community to acknowledge the challenges posed by cross-border terrorism and proxy conflicts in South Asia.
