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DG ISPR: KP Govt Must Protect People Instead of Begging Afghanistan for Security
DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry slammed the KP govt for “begging Afghanistan” for security, saying governance failures are costing soldiers’ lives. He vowed Pakistan will act to protect its people and criticized those calling for talks with terrorists.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-10
DG ISPR: KP Govt Must Protect People Instead of Begging Afghanistan for Security

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, on Friday urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government to prioritize the safety of its citizens instead of “begging Afghanistan” for security assurances.

Speaking at a detailed press conference at the Peshawar Corps Headquarters, the DG ISPR warned that the “governance gaps” in KP were being paid for by the blood of security personnel. He made it clear that appeasement of terrorists and their facilitators “is never a policy,” emphasizing that the state and its institutions will not bow to any political pressure or distortion.

“The state and its people will not be left to the whims of a single individual who is most responsible for bringing terrorism back to KP,” he stated, hinting at the province’s leadership.

Lt Gen Chaudhry began by paying tribute to the “brave sons of the soil” who sacrificed their lives in the fight against terrorism, sharing comprehensive data on counter-terror operations. In 2024 alone, 14,535 intelligence-based operations were conducted in KP, resulting in the deaths of 769 terrorists, including 58 Afghans. The operations also claimed the lives of 272 army and FC personnel, 140 policemen, and 165 civilians.

In 2025, until mid-September, over 10,000 operations were carried out, eliminating 970 terrorists while 311 army personnel embraced martyrdom.

Referring to the 2014 Army Public School (APS) attack, the DG ISPR said the military had nearly achieved peace in KP before “terrorists and their facilitators were provided space once again as part of a plan.” He said political and governance failures weakened the province’s stability and allowed militant narratives to re-emerge.

He identified multiple reasons behind the resurgence of militancy — failure to fully implement the National Action Plan (NAP), politicisation of terrorism, India’s use of Afghanistan as a “base for operations,” and the supply of advanced weapons to terrorists in Afghanistan.

Lt Gen Chaudhry criticized voices calling for dialogue with militants, arguing that such stances only embolden enemies. “If the solution to every problem is dialogue, then why did we not talk when India fired missiles on Pakistan?” he asked.

Highlighting deficiencies in the justice system, he revealed that not a single conviction had been made in anti-terrorism courts in KP, while 34 cases remained pending. He also questioned the adequacy of the provincial police strength, calling for a stronger and more capable force.

The DG ISPR condemned those politicizing the repatriation of Afghan refugees and reiterated that weapons left behind by the U.S. in Afghanistan are now being used by terrorists inside Pakistan.

On cross-border terrorism, he said Pakistan has repeatedly urged the Afghan government not to allow its soil to be used by anti-Pakistan elements. “Our demand is fair and rational — we only ask Afghanistan not to let its soil be used for terrorism against us,” he said, adding that Pakistan continues to engage Kabul and international allies, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, China, Turkey, and the U.S., on the issue.

Lt Gen Chaudhry also touched upon ongoing court-martial proceedings against former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, confirming that the process is “underway” and will be completed with due diligence.

He concluded by warning against politicising the military, saying, “If anyone believes their politics is above the state, that is unacceptable.” He reiterated that Pakistan’s security institutions will continue their counter-terror operations with full force, regardless of political distractions.
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