Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the presence of advanced US weapons left in Afghanistan after the US troop withdrawal in August 2021. These weapons have reportedly been used by terrorist organizations, including the TTP, to carry out attacks in Pakistan. The Foreign Office Spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, emphasized the need for the de facto authorities in Kabul to take measures to prevent these weapons from falling into the wrong hands.
Sources indicate that the presence of advanced US weapons in Afghanistan has been a significant concern for Pakistan’s safety and security. These weapons have been used by terrorist organizations, including the TTP, to carry out attacks in Pakistan1. The Foreign Office spokesperson emphasized the profound concern these weapons pose for Pakistan.
Pakistan has repeatedly called upon the de facto authorities in Kabul to take necessary measures to ensure that these weapons do not fall into the wrong hands. The US left behind a large stock of military equipment in Afghanistan, which was quickly seized by the Taliban1. This equipment has also fallen into the hands of terrorist groups like the TTP, exacerbating Pakistan’s security challenges.
The US military equipment left behind includes aircraft, air-to-ground munitions, vehicles, and communication gear. The Taliban’s refusal to return this equipment has further complicated the situation1. Former US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off financial aid to Afghanistan if the Taliban did not return the military equipment. However, the Taliban has refused to return the equipment and instead urged the US to supply them with more advanced weaponry to combat Daesh