Almost 30 suicide bombers operating in Pakistan since 2 years are Afghans: Pakistani DG ISPR alleges
In a significant assertion, Pakistan’s Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, claimed that approximately 30 suicide bombers involved in attacks over the past two years are Afghan nationals orchestrating terrorism against Pakistan, reports 24brussels.
During a press conference at the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, Chaudhry outlined a so-called “terror-crime nexus” as a driving force behind the ongoing terrorist activities, while refraining from acknowledging internal security lapses. He emphasized that a “political-criminal nexus” has been contributing to the recent rise in terrorism within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
The military spokesperson criticized elements promoting a false narrative against anti-terror operations, arguing that such campaigns not only mislead the public but also undermine the sacrifices made by Pakistan’s security forces. Chaudhry stated that the deliberate misinformation reflects how deeply entrenched the political-criminal nexus is in the current situation.
Chaudhry reaffirmed that Pakistan, especially KP, has wrestled with terrorism for the past two decades. He indicated that the press conference aimed to evaluate the prevailing security landscape in the region. Pointing to a series of failures, he named inadequate implementation of the National Action Plan and the politicization of terrorism-related issues as key factors fostering confusion among the populace. Furthermore, external influences and the presence of safe havens in Afghanistan have exacerbated the threat, he contended.
The DG ISPR raised alarms about the exploitation of Afghanistan as a launchpad for violent operations, highlighting that the nearly 30 Afghan suicide attackers used over the past two years signify a grim reality. He warned of an ongoing terror-crime nexus involving foreign terrorists in the region, underscoring the need for robust measures to combat the persistent challenge of terrorism in Pakistan.
