Key Points
- India’s state institutions influenced by extremist political ideologies.
- Pakistan unequivocally rejects all non-state actors without discrimination.
- Weapons left in Afghanistan now used in terrorist attacks.
- Millions of Afghans hosted; repatriation measures now underway.
- Illegal Afghan nationals linked to terrorism and serious crimes.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military spokesperson has said that India continues to sponsor terrorism in Pakistan, presenting undeniable evidence of the involvement of serving Indian Army officers in these activities.
In a special interview with a German magazine, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant-General (Lt-Gen) Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan has repeatedly presented evidence of Indian-sponsored terrorism before the international community.
“India is involved in terrorist activities in Pakistan under state sponsorship,” he said.
Lt-Gen Chaudhry urged the global community to help resolve the Kashmir dispute, warning that Indian state institutions, including the army, are influenced by extremist political ideologies.
He emphasised that Pakistan unequivocally rejects all non-state actors without discrimination, reaffirming that only the state holds the authority to declare jihad. “There is no place in Pakistan for any militia or armed group,” he stated.
Highlighting Pakistan’s sacrifices as a front-line state in the fight against terrorism, Lt-Gen Chaudhry said weapons left in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal are now being used in attacks, a matter over which the United States has expressed concern.
He also recalled US President Donald Trump’s leadership role during periods of Pakistan–India tensions and pointed to Pakistan’s constructive, strategic ties with China. He added that the United States has designated the banned Majeed Brigade—a global terrorist organisation—and that several slain militants of “Fitna-e-Hindustan” in Balochistan were listed among the so-called missing persons.
Speaking about Afghan refugees, he said Pakistan had hosted millions of Afghans for decades, while structured measures were now underway for their dignified repatriation. On humanitarian grounds, deadlines for their return had been extended several times.
He added that the primary reasons Afghan refugees sought shelter were foreign intervention and civil war, which no longer exist. He warned that evidence shows illegal Afghan nationals have been involved in terrorism and serious crimes.
