Afghan Taliban Slams Pakistan's 'Terrorism Hub' Charge, Calls Army 'Unprofessional'

• Afghan Taliban condemned Pakistan military's "irresponsible and provocative" remarks, calling their army "unprofessional".
• Pakistan's DG ISPR, Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, alleged Afghanistan is a "hub for terrorists" patronizing al-Qaeda, Islamic State, and Pakistani Taliban.
• Lt Gen Chaudhry claimed 2,500 foreign militants from Syria entered Afghanistan after Bashar al-Assad's ouster in December 2024.
• Taliban dismissed allegations as "irrational propaganda," asserting Afghanistan's independence, stability, and sovereignty.
• Pakistan reported a surge in violence with 5,397 militant attacks in 2025, claiming Afghan nationals were involved in major attacks.

Why It Matters: Tensions escalate as Afghan Taliban rejects Pakistan's terrorism hub claims, accusing its army of unprofessional conduct.