Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, has expressed concerns that small arms left behind by US and NATO forces in Afghanistan have ended up in the hands of terrorist groups following their withdrawal.
Kakar stated, “We believe that when the Americans and NATO left Afghanistan, their small weapons fell into the hands of terrorist groups.” He emphasized that these groups then launched attacks against the Pakistani government during his tenure.
Pakistan’s government took a firm stance against these terrorist groups and is currently engaged in strong efforts involving the army, intelligence, and police to combat this challenge, Kakar added.
Kakar also stressed the need for well-defined relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan that can be mutually beneficial for both countries. He pointed out that understanding each other’s legitimate interests is crucial for fostering good relations.
In recent years, relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have deteriorated as Islamabad has blamed cross-border militant activity for attacks on its territory. Pakistan’s crackdown on illegal migrants in November led to the return of over 500,000 Afghan refugees to Afghanistan.
The Taliban administration has dismissed Pakistani officials’ claims about US weapons left in Afghanistan, denying that they fell into the hands of terrorists. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban’s spokesman, emphasized their commitment to Afghan security and urged Pakistan to handle its own security concerns.
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