Islamabad, November 25,2025: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Tuesday dismissed allegations by the Afghan Taliban that Pakistan had carried out strikes inside Afghanistan overnight, state media reported.
His remarks came hours after an Afghan Taliban spokesperson accused Pakistan of bombing parts of Khost, Kunar and Paktika provinces.
According to Pakistan Television, the ISPR chief categorically denied the accusations, saying: “Pakistan Army has not attacked civilians inside Afghanistan.” He added that whenever Pakistan conducts an operation, “it announces it.”
Gen Chaudhry reiterated that Pakistan made “no distinction” between terrorist groups.
“In our view, there are no good and bad Taliban,” he said, urging Kabul’s rulers to “make decisions as a state, not as non-state actors.” He also questioned how long Afghanistan would continue under an interim government.
Relations between Islamabad and Kabul have deteriorated in recent months, largely due to Pakistan’s repeated accusations that the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) uses Afghan territory to launch attacks—allegations the Afghan Taliban reject.
Dialogue between the two sides began after deadly border clashes in October, with Türkiye and Qatar stepping in as mediators. The second round of talks was held on October 25 in Istanbul but ended without meaningful progress.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar later confirmed the discussions had “failed to bring about any workable solution.”
Mediators salvaged the process briefly, issuing a joint statement on October 31 indicating further talks in November. But after the third round on November 7, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared the negotiations “over” and said they had entered “an indefinite phase.”
Following the breakdown, the Afghan Taliban suspended trade ties. Pakistan had already shut border crossings for commercial activity after the October tensions. Ankara later announced that its senior officials would visit Islamabad to help ease tensions, though their arrival remains pending.
Last week, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said trade with Afghanistan would resume only after the Taliban regime took “verifiable” action against cross-border terrorism. It also linked major regional energy projects to Kabul ending its alleged support for anti-Pakistan militants.
ISPR Chief comments on Gen Faiz Hameed court martial
Lt Gen Chaudhry also addressed questions regarding the ongoing court martial of former ISI director general Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed.
“The trial is a legal matter; there should be no speculation,” he said, adding that the military would make an announcement once the proceedings conclude.
Gen Hameed has been in custody since August 2024. The military announced his court martial on August 12, 2024, over charges of violating the Army Act and misconduct, originating from a complaint filed by Moeez Ahmed Khan, owner of Islamabad’s Top City housing project.
He was later indicted on three counts — engaging in political activities, violating anti-espionage laws, and abusing his authority. The allegations stem from a 2017 raid on Khan’s property, during which valuables including gold, diamonds and cash were allegedly seized.
The case, one of the most high-profile in the army’s history, follows a Supreme Court ruling directing the complainant to pursue legal remedies through the Ministry of Defence.
Under military law, indictment follows a court of inquiry and a summary of evidence; Gen Hameed will be entitled to legal representation as the trial proceeds.
