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Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir urged Kabul to halt destabilizing policies, warning that cross-border unrest endangers Pakistani citizens and regional stability amid ongoing security tensions.
Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has called on the Taliban to stop policies that destabilize Pakistan, warning the group is accountable for the blood of Pakistani citizens.
Speaking to reporters in Brussels on Saturday, August 16, Munir underlined Islamabad’s concerns about cross-border militancy and the Taliban’s alleged role in fueling unrest inside Pakistan.
He also addressed Pakistan’s foreign relations, stressing that Islamabad will maintain balanced ties with both China and the United States, and will not sacrifice one friendship for another.
Turning to India, Munir accused New Delhi of attempting to destabilize Pakistan through proxy groups and claimed Indian intelligence activity has increased following setbacks in recent conflicts between the two countries.
On global affairs, Munir said Pakistan supports U.S. efforts to end the war in Ukraine, adding that Islamabad was the first to endorse Donald Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
His remarks come as tensions persist along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, with Islamabad repeatedly accusing the Taliban of providing safe havens and support to militant groups targeting Pakistan.
Analysts warn that without tangible cooperation from the Taliban, cross-border violence will likely escalate further, threatening regional stability and complicating Pakistan’s delicate diplomatic balancing with global powers.