Islamabad, February 28, 2025: The Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan has raised concerns over modern American weapons left behind in Afghanistan, stating that these arms are being used by terrorists to carry out attacks inside Pakistan.
“These weapons are being employed for acts of terrorism within our borders,” the FO spokesperson warned, emphasizing the growing security threat posed by militants operating from Afghanistan.
The FO also confirmed that Afghan forces attempted to establish a checkpoint on Pakistan’s side of the Torkham border. The spokesperson stressed that Pakistan has a border management mechanism in place, involving multiple security agencies, to ensure coordination and prevent unauthorized actions.
During a weekly media briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding diplomatic and defense ties with the United States, including cooperation under the F-16 program. He welcomed the recent U.S. decision regarding the program, describing it as a positive development in bilateral relations.
The FO once again expressed concerns over the advanced U.S. weaponry abandoned in Afghanistan, warning that these arms pose a serious threat to regional security as they fall into the hands of terrorist groups.
The FO spokesperson addressed recent deportations, confirming that Pakistan will accept the return of its citizens in accordance with their legal rights. He noted that eight Pakistani nationals were deported from the United States, marking the first batch of such repatriations. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the Ministry of Interior are responsible for verifying their identities.
Regarding concerns about visa restrictions, the spokesperson clarified that Pakistan has not been informed of any new travel restrictions imposed by Saudi Arabia, where a significant number of Pakistani nationals reside. The government continues to closely monitor the situation.
